New Jersey is seeing daily case counts hitting levels we haven’t seen since mid-January 2021. 

Stay safe as you prepare for the holidays:

• Get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu, including a COVID-19 booster.
• Get tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or are in close contact with someone that has tested positive.
• Mask up in crowded indoor areas or around high-risk people.
• Keep activities outdoors when possible or in places with good airflow.
• If you are sick, stay home and don’t host any gatherings.

In addition to the hundreds of testing locations available across the state, there are now expanded free testing options available for New Jerseyans:

• Order a free saliva-based PCR test, shipped directly to your home at no cost.
• Find a list of free, public testing sites, including pop-up testing sites.

It's especially important to get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms after being exposed, or have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. You should also get tested if you were recently at a large gathering where social distancing was hard to maintain and are not fully vaccinated or recently recovered, or if you must travel and are not fully vaccinated.

Open enrollment for Get Covered New Jersey is here — don’t delay, get covered now! Open enrollment is the one time of year residents who do not have health insurance through an employer or other program such as Medicaid or Medicare can enroll in a plan.

At GetCoveredNJ, you can browse, shop, compare, and save on quality, affordable health insurance.

Nine in 10 enrolling qualify for financial help, and many residents receiving financial assistance can access a plan for $10 or less per month.

Remember to sign up for coverage by December 31st to ensure that you are covered for the new year. Open enrollment ends January 31st, 2022.

COVID-19 vaccines are working well to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death. However, studies show that vaccination may become less effective over time, especially in preventing infection or milder illness. Booster doses provide necessary protection against waning immunity.

Booster shots are available to everyone 16 and older:

• Two months after their one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot or
• Six months after their last Pfizer or Moderna shot

And — everyone 5 and older should complete their initial vaccination!

The recent emergence of the Omicron variant further emphasizes the importance of vaccination, boosters, and prevention efforts needed to protect against COVID-19.

Book your vaccination appointment today.

Docket is a mobile app that makes it easier for you and your family to securely access your COVID-19 vaccination record.

If you don’t have your vaccination card with you or have lost it, you can easily access your record through the app to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, as needed.

The Docket app is now available in the App Store or on Google Play.