Coronavirus News

Editor's Note: Check the New Providence Borough website and the Coronavirus page for the latest updates and information.

Today we have one new case [total 19 cases reported] in New Providence, however, our county and state numbers soared. Please stay the course, continue adhering to all safety protocols including sheltering in, no non-essential outings, and maintaining a minimum of ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - In a message from Mayor Al Morgan, he confirmed 18 cases of COVID-19 that have tested positive since the onset.

 "We are awaiting confirmation from a few who are believed to be recovered or near recovered. Once we have confirmations we will break down these numbers for you," said Mayor Al Morgan. "We will continue to keep you updated."

Mayor Al ...

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Photojournalist Jeff Rhode’s images of doctors, nurses, EMTs, and custodial staffers at Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck in hard-hit Bergen ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - A store employee has tested positive for COVID-19 at the New Providence ACME Market located at 1260 Springfield Avenue. 

“The last day the employee was here was March 18th, they began to feel symptoms and have since been tested for the virus” said Jules, Store Director.  He explained, “in addition to continuing our Level 3 cleaning protocol, the ...

Union County residents, and first responders and health workers in Union County, can report symptoms by phone.

The Union County COVID-19 Test Center at Kean University has implemented a new “telehealth” procedure for persons seeking a COVID-19 test.

Beginning today, Union County residents, as well as all first responders and health workers working in the county regardless ...

Editor's Note: For up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit New Providence Borough's Coronavirus website page: https://www.newprov.org/coronavirus-covid-19-information-updates/

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - In a message from Mayor Al Morgan, he confirmed that no new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in New Providence over the weekend, however, with more test results coming in, ...

CHATHAM, NJ - It started out as a germ of an idea and seemed to spread faster than any virus.

Just 10 days ago, Chatham resident Liz Bernich posted an idea on Facebook that she learned from a friend in Huntington, Long Island, about helping feed health care workers on the front lines of the Coronavirus pandemic. Today it is spreading across the country.

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There were no new reported COVID-19 cases in New Providence overnight. We will continue to keep you updated. Although this is very encouraging news, we are still awaiting test results and expect these numbers may rise. It is ever so important now to please continue to shelter in, no non-essential outings, practice social distancing (which will be enforced), and ...

TRENTON, NJ - The governor announced help for those who may be struggling with mortgage payments and the possibility of a further New Jersey quarantine in his daily press conference today about COVID-19.

Financial institutions will provide mortgage forbearance and financial protections for New Jerseyans facing economic hardship as a result COVID-19, according to an announcement by ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - The number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Union County is now 432, with three confirmed deaths.

New Jersey added 2,492 new cases, with the total statewide up to 6,876 cases, with the death toll increasing by 19 to 81 total deaths, according to the state Department of Health.

New Providence has had 12 reported cases, with no new cases ...