Vaccinations Sunday at CURE Arena – no appointment needed
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced that Mercer County is offering free single-dose COVID-19 vaccinations without an appointment on Sunday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at CURE Arena, located at 81 Hamilton Ave. in Trenton. To receive your vaccine, you must be a Mercer County resident 18 years of age or older and have proof of identification. Again, walk-ups are welcome and no appointment is needed. Mercer County partners with Capital Health to bring you this service. The coronavirus vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect ourselves and our loved ones from getting the virus. None of the coronavirus vaccines contain the virus, they cannot give you COVID-19, and they are our best hope at ending the pandemic.
Mercer/statewide vaccination update
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes reports that almost 280,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to Mercer County residents, and that as of this morning, April 30, more than 174,700 Mercer residents, or about 60 percent of the County’s adult population, have received at least one vaccine dose. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) data dashboard shows that 119,422 Mercer residents have been fully vaccinated. Statewide, more than 4.2 million people have received at least one dose of vaccine and 3,011,118 people have been fully vaccinated, according to NJDOH. A total of 6,991,176 vaccine doses have been administered to New Jersey residents as of this morning.
Data Dashboard
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Free at-home saliva test for COVID-19
Planning to travel or return to work and need a free COVID-19 test? Mercer County offers a free at-home saliva test for COVID-19 in partnership with Vault Health Services. The test is available to County residents 14 years or older and anyone employed as a first responder or health care worker in Mercer County. Details on the at-home testing program, along with a list of COVID-19 testing locations in Mercer County, can be found on the COVID-19 Testing page on the County website.
Testing Information
Business Survival Series, Part 3 -- register now
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes recently announced a virtual four-part business series for the Mercer County business community. Titled the Business Survival Series and hosted by the UCEDC, the webinar series looks to guide businesses in overcoming the pandemic difficulties. Part 3, “Basic Financial Statements/Profitability,” will be offered Thursday, May 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. This live webinar will focus on the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement and Cash Flow Statement to determine what changes may be required to maintain profitability.
Register Here
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Loosening of statewide COVID-19 restrictions
Governor Phil Murphy this week announced the easing of restrictions for a variety of activities and higher outdoor capacity limits, effective May 10. The changes, which include higher outdoor gathering limits, higher large venue outdoor capacities, higher maximum capacities for private catered events, and more, come as COVID-19 metrics are on the decline and as more New Jerseyans continue to receive COVID-19 vaccines.
New capacity and gathering limits
Walk- in vaccinations at New Jersey megasites
All six vaccine megasites are open for walk-in vaccinations during select times:
• Atlantic County Megasite (Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City): 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Bergen County Megasite (Racetrack at Meadowlands, 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Burlington County Megasite (Moorestown Mall, 400 NJ-38, Moorestown): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Gloucester County Megasite (Rowan College of South Jersey, 1400 Tanyard Road, Sewell): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Middlesex County Megasite (New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Morris County Megasite (Rockaway Townsquare, 301 Mt. Hope Ave., Rockaway): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
covid19.nj.gov/vaccine
‘Your Voice, Your Shot’ video contest
Gov. Phil Murphy this week announced the “Your Voice, Your Shot” video contest, which urges New Jersey residents to share why they and others are getting vaccinated. The contest calls for compelling, creative and captivating video. After the submission window closes, a select number of finalists will be chosen. The public will then be invited to vote on their favorites. The winning video will be used in the State of New Jersey's COVID-19 public health campaign.
Contest guidelines
COVID-19 emergency rental assistance
The application period for a second phase of the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program offered through the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs remains open. The federally funded program will provide approximately $353 million in rental assistance to low- and moderate-income households that have had a substantial reduction in income as a result of the pandemic, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Applicants may be eligible for up to 12 months of rental assistance to help pay for rent arrears incurred after March 13, 2020, and future rent to the extent that funds are available.
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How to protect yourself and those around you from COVID-19
HAVE GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID-19?
Call (general COVID-19 questions): 2-1-1 (24/7)
Call (medical COVID-19 questions): 1-800-962-1253 (24/7)
Call (vaccine appointment support): 1-855-568-0545 (8a-8p)
Text: NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts
Download COVID Alert NJ app here
COPING WITH STRESS
If you’re feeling stressed, anxious or depressed due to COVID-19, please call New Jersey's Mental Health Hotline at 866-202-HELP (4357) or visit njmentalhealthcares.org for emotional support, guidance, and mental health referrals as needed. You also may contact:
• SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 (TTY 1-800-846-8517).
• Crisis Text Line: Text “NJ” to 741741
• Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-572- 7233
• Family Helpline: 1-800-843-5437
• Listing of additional resources.
HEAL, NJ Health Care Workers COVID Hope & Healing Helpline, provides live COVID crisis counseling support, 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to all New Jersey health care workers, their families, and caregivers statewide, with emergency support available 24/7. Call 1-833-416-8733 or visit healhealthcareworkers.com.
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RISE, NJ First Responders COVID Hope & Healing Helpline, provides live COVID crisis counseling support, 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to all New Jersey first responders, including police, firefighters, EMS, National Guard, military and veterans, their families, and caregivers statewide, with emergency support available 24/7. Call 1-833-237-4325 or visit risefirstresponders.com.
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JOBS AND HIRING
Did you lose your job or have your hours reduced as a result of COVID-19? Find assistance here:
• State of New Jersey resource page at covid19.nj.gov/work
• Listing of employment opportunities at jobs.covid19.nj.gov
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
For information on COVID-19 and its impact on businesses – including resources, assistance and regulations:
• State of New Jersey business portal at business.nj.gov/covid
• Mercer County Office of Economic Development’s COVID-19 Business Resources
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