Pop-up vaccine clinic Monday at Millyard Park in Trenton
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced that the County’s mobile COVID-19 vaccination unit will be at Millyard Park, located at 635 South Clinton Ave. in Trenton, adjacent to the Roebling Market, on Monday, May 17, from 1 to 5 p.m. Capital Health staff will administer the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine to people 18 years of age or older. Registration in the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System is encouraged but not required. Stop by and get vaccinated!
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Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations at CURE Arena, skating center
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced that COVID-19 vaccinations without an appointment are being offered next week at the following County vaccination sites:
CURE Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton, in partnership with Capital Health
• Tuesday, May 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Moderna
• Wednesday, May 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Moderna
• Thursday, May 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Johnson & Johnson (single dose)
• Friday, May 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Moderna
• Saturday, May 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Moderna
The Moderna vaccine requires a second dose. To receive the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, you must be 18 years of age or older. Registration in the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System is encouraged but not required.
Mercer County Park Skating Center, 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, in partnership with Penn Medicine Princeton Health
• Thursday, May 20, from 2 to 6 p.m. Moderna and Pfizer
• Friday, May 21, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Moderna and Pfizer
The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines require a second dose. To receive the Moderna vaccine, you must be 18 years of age or older. To receive the Pfizer vaccine, you must be 12 years of age or older. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration in the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System is encouraged but not required.
COVID-19 vaccine information
Additional lifting of COVID-19 restrictions
Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday signed an executive order implementing the additional easing of COVID-19 restrictions in New Jersey that he announced last week. The changes take effect Wednesday, May 19, and include removal of all percentage capacity limits for indoor and outdoor businesses, and houses of worship; an end to the outdoor gathering limit; and an increased indoor large venue capacity.
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Need a ride to get your vaccination?
Through a partnership with Lyft, United Way and NJ 211 are providing free or discounted rides to vaccination sites wherever Lyft services are available. The transportation program, known as Ride United, is open to all, including people with collapsible wheelchairs and walkers, and personal aides can ride along. Dial 2-1-1 to schedule a ride to a vaccination site or text your ZIP code to 898-211 for assistance.
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Additional outreach to serve homebound individuals
As efforts continue to vaccinate homebound individuals, anyone who has not yet connected with their local health department or a home health agency and needs an in-home vaccination can make a request at covid19.nj.gov/homeboundvax or can contact the N.J. Vaccine Call Center at 1-855-568-0545. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) will assist in connecting them with a vaccine provider.
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Mercer/statewide vaccination update
More than 318,700 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to Mercer County residents, and as of this morning, May 14, almost 190,000 Mercer residents, or about 65.5 percent of the County’s adult population, have received at least one vaccine dose, according to the New Jersey Department of Health. The NJDOH data dashboard shows that 145,475 Mercer residents have been fully vaccinated. Statewide, 3,784,434 people have been fully vaccinated, according to NJDOH. A total of 8,231,835 vaccine doses have been administered to New Jersey residents as of this morning.
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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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