Pop-up vaccine clinic Monday at Engine 9 station in Trenton
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced that the County’s mobile COVID-19 vaccination unit will be at Engine 9 fire station, located at 1464 West State St. in Trenton, on Monday, May 24, from 11 a.m. 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 during the coming week at the following County vaccination sites
CURE Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton, in partnership with Capital Health
• Saturday, May 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Moderna
• Tuesday, May 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Moderna
• Thursday, May 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Moderna
• Saturday, May 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Moderna
You must be 18 years of age or older to receive the Moderna vaccine, which requires a second dose. Registration in the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System is encouraged but not required.
Mercer County Park Skating Center, West Windsor, in partnership with Penn Medicine Princeton Health (enter the park at 1668 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor or 1050 Hughes Drive, Hamilton)
• Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Moderna and Pfizer
• Thursday, May 27, from 9 a.m. to 6 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. Minors must be accompanied by an adult and have parent/guardian consent. Registration in the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System is encouraged but not required. Pictured is Nina Challetjec of West Windsor receiving her first vaccine dose earlier this month at the skating center.
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New incentives to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations
Gov. Phil Murphy this week announced several new vaccination incentives as part of “Operation Jersey Summer,” the statewide public awareness campaign aimed at vaccinating all eligible individuals who live, work or study in New Jersey against COVID-19. The new incentives include a State Parks Vax Pass, providing free access to New Jersey’s 51 state parks and facilities including Island Beach State Park; a free glass of wine at participating New Jersey wineries; and dinner with Gov. Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy.
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Mercer/statewide vaccination update
More than 335,400 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to Mercer County residents, and as of this morning, May 21, almost 198,000 Mercer residents, or about 68.4 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 154,995 Mercer residents have been fully vaccinated. Statewide, 4,017,572 people have been fully vaccinated, according to NJDOH. A total of 8,626,394 vaccine doses have been administered to New Jersey residents as of this morning.
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Masks no longer required in outdoor public spaces
Gov. Phil Murphy this week signed an executive order eliminating the requirement of masks in outdoor public spaces, which was established under a previous executive order last year. The order reaffirms the masking requirement in indoor public spaces and workplaces, but clarifies that individuals at small gatherings in private residences are not required to wear masks indoors.
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Travel advisory lifted in New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday announced the lifting of New Jersey’s travel advisory, which outlined quarantine and testing recommendations for residents and visitors to the state following interstate travel. Effective immediately, the travel advisory is no longer in place for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.
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Temporary discount on monthly broadband bills
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the availability of the FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income consumers. Eligible households can enroll through an approved broadband service provider or by visiting the GetEmergencyBroadband.org site.
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Office on Aging/ADRC -- annual needs survey
The Mercer County Office on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Connection is the federally designated agency responsible for the assessment, development and funding distribution of programs/services for those 60 years of age or older in Mercer County. To comply with the Older Americans Act of 1965, an annual survey to determine the needs of the aging community is to be done, and results are incorporated in the Area Plan Contract. The Office on Aging will complete this in two ways: by hosting a virtual public hearing and by using responses to its 20 Questions survey.
Mercer County residents, older adults and caregivers are welcome to attend the virtual public hearing on June 30 at 10 a.m. by joining it here and respond to the 20 Questions survey by July 1 here. These tools will allow the Office on Aging to get a snapshot of the needs in the Mercer County aging community for its plan. Thank you for your interest and assistance in this effort!
For more information, please visit the Mercer County Aging & Disability Resource Connection and the Office on Aging web pages, email adrc@mercercounty.org or call 609-989-6661.
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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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