NJ COVID-19 Updates and More

Anyone seeking help with addiction, whether struggling personally or helping a loved one, can call 1-844-ReachNJ (1-844-732-2465) to receive immediate support and assistance from live, trained addiction counselors based here in New Jersey. The help line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Naloxone, sometimes referred to by the brand name ?Narcan,? can revive people who have lost consciousness due to opioid overdose. New Jerseyans aged 14 and over can obtain naloxone freely and anonymously at participating pharmacies. One two-dose naloxone nasal spray kit will be provided per visit. People who obtain naloxone do not need to provide a name or a reason.

Families and individuals enrolled in State assistance programs can receive free or discounted admission to arts and history organizations, venues, and cultural programs ? both in-person and virtual ? with the Families First Discovery Pass Program. Residents who receive benefits through SNAP, WFNJ, Child Care Subsidy and/or WIC are eligible. Participants use their Families First Card or eWIC card to confirm their eligibility for a discount. Most free admission programs don't require advance reservations or ticket purchases, but a few do ? check the details on the list of participating organizations to be sure. Certain special performances or exhibits may be exempt from the discount.

Members of New Jersey's transgender and non-binary community can find information about essential programs and services at the Transgender Information Hub at Transgender.NJ.gov. The Hub contains information such as how to change a name, acquire legal assistance, obtain mental health and medical support, learn about rights and legal protections, and more. The site is evolving continuously in response to feedback from the transgender and non-binary communities.

NJ TRANSIT's Summer Shore Service now provides additional weekend North Jersey Coast Line shuttle trains between Long Branch and Bay Head. The additional shuttle trains run hourly from approximately 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Daily seasonal summer service from Philadelphia to Wildwood and Cape May will begin Saturday, June 24th, 2023. A special excursion round trip fare is $30 between Philadelphia and Wildwood and $33 between Philadelphia and Cape May.

Explore additional NJ TRANSIT deals to New York City, Atlantic City, and more at www.NJTRANSIT.com/summer.

New Jerseyans are encouraged to continue taking necessary precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy. Though the federal public health emergency for COVID-19 has ended, COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses are still among us.

Take common sense measures to protect yourself and the people around you. This includes coughing or sneezing into your sleeve, washing your hands, staying home when you're sick, and considering a mask if you or someone you're spending time with is at high risk of severe illness. Residents who are over 65 or immunocompromised are encouraged to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including receiving the updated bivalent COVID-19 booster when eligible.

COVID-19 vaccines remain free and available to everyone. Find locations offering COVID-19 vaccines and boosters on the?COVID-19 Vaccine Finder?and?Community Calendar. If symptoms appear,?get tested for COVID-19. Testing is offered for free at?certain sites around New Jersey.

As always, keep children home from activities and child care centers if they are feeling unwell.