With the dangerous increase in COVID-19 cases, this holiday season will be like no other. Protect yourself and your loved ones by observing holiday traditions outdoors whenever possible and only holding indoor gatherings with immediate household members. Be smart and careful, so next year we can all celebrate the holidays together. Learn more about how to safely spend time with loved ones during the holidays.

New Jersey strongly discourages all non-essential interstate travel at this time. Because of the rising number of case counts across all states, the advisory is no longer specific to certain states and applies to travelers and residents returning from any U.S. state or territory beyond the immediate region (New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Delaware). Travelers should self-quarantine for 10 days if they are not able to get tested or 7 days if they test negative. Learn more about testing recommendations and the travel advisory here.

The New Jersey COVID-19 Dashboard is designed to inform you about the spread of COVID-19 in your state and your county. The dashboard includes ten tabs of statistics and data visualizations including details on hospitalizations, school-related outbreaks, contact tracing efforts, and long-term care facilities. Many of these numbers are alarmingly high, reminding us that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Mask up. Social distance. Stay informed.

In response to significant demand, the deadline for companies to receive nearly 70 percent discounts on PPE has been extended. New Jersey small businesses and non-profits now have until Thursday, December 17^th to purchase PPE at discounts of nearly 70 percent. Learn more and purchase discounted PPE at ppe.covid19.nj.gov. 

Contact tracers are calling with life-saving information that will keep you, your loved ones, and your community safe and healthy. When a contact tracer calls, it’s because you tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone who has – so it’s critical that you answer the phone. Learn more about contact tracing, including how the State is protecting your data and privacy.

Help protect yourself and your family. COVID Alert NJ is New Jersey's free and secure mobile app that anonymously alerts users if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Download the app today for iPhone or for Android.