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June 14, 2022
Congressman Kim - Coronavirus Update – June 14th
NJ COVID-19 Cases Update (as of 6/13/22 at 10:00 a.m.)
- +1918 NEW COVID-19 cases statewide
- 7-day average of NEW cases a day: 3,219
- +6 NEW fatalities / total (cumulative) fatalities in New Jersey: 30,776
- 78% of New Jersey residents of all eligible ages are fully vaccinated
- +113 NEW cases in Burlington County
- The COVID-19 community risk level in Burlington County is currently high.
- 75% of Burlington County residents of all eligible ages are vaccinated
- 18 Long Term Care facilities with ACTIVE outbreaks
- Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends Burlington County residents stay up to date with vaccines and get tested if symptomatic.
- +125 NEW cases in Ocean County
- The COVID-19 community risk level in Ocean County is currently high.
- 55% of Ocean County residents of all eligible ages are vaccinated
- 30 Long Term Care facilities with ACTIVE outbreaks
- Currently, the CDC recommends Ocean County residents stay up to date with vaccines and get tested if symptomatic.
Visit COVID19.nj.gov for the most up-to-date information and access to the full data dashboard.
You can download the COVID Alert NJ Mobile App, for iPhone or Android, by clicking here.
Updates from the White House, State and Congressman Kim
- On Thursday, June 9th, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, Dr. Ashish Jha, announced that vaccinations for children under the age of 5 could be available as early as Tuesday, June 21st. FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) is scheduled to meet June 14th and 15th, and if FDA approves a vaccine for young children, specially formulated doses should begin shipping across the country immediately. You can read the statement here.
- On Friday, June 10th, the CDC announced that they are no longer requiring people to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States. You can read more here.
CDC Mask Recommendations
CDC mask recommendations are now based on their COVID-19 Community Level tool, which was released in February. The guidelines, which classify the country into low, medium, and high levels of COVID-19, provide individuals with an understanding of what precautions they should consider based on the level of disease in their community, their underlying risk, and their own risk tolerance. The metrics are based on hospitalizations and case rates. You can read more about the CDC metrics, which are updated every Thursday, here.
As of today, both Burlington and Ocean Counties are considered HIGH RISK, according to the CDC. Therefore, federal officials recommend masking for indoor, public spaces. In total, 13 counties in New Jersey are currently considered high risk. The recommendations don’t trigger any mandates in New Jersey.
N95 masks are available for free at pharmacies, retailers, and community health centers. You can find free masks here.
General COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Anyone 5 years old or above who lives, works, or studies in New Jersey is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. For more information about current eligibility, statewide vaccination site locations, and to preregister for vaccination, visit COVID-19.nj.gov/vaccine.
The New Jersey COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center can also be reached at: 1-855-568-0545
- Click here for upcoming vaccination clinics and testing sites in Burlington County.
- Click here for Ocean County Health Department vaccine clinics and testing locations.
Additional vaccination information specific for veterans, businesses, seniors, and children is available here. If you need a new copy of your vaccination card, click here.
Booster Information
The FDA and CDC have authorized booster shots for all four of the currently available (i.e., FDA-authorized or approved) COVID-19 vaccines. Recommendations vary as outlined below.
- CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters, for everyone ages five years and older.
- Booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are available to people over five years old who have received their second dose within at least five months.
- Booster shots of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are recommended to all adults 18 or older at least two months after their first dose.
- Booster shots of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are available to all adults 18 or older who received their second dose at least five months ago.
- Unlike the Pfizer booster shot, the Moderna booster shot is a half dose.
The CDC considers people to be up to date if:
- They have completed their primary series – but are not yet eligible for a booster
- They have received one booster but are not recommended to get a 2nd booster
- They have received one booster but are not yet eligible for a 2nd booster
On Tuesday, March 29th, the CDC recommended a second booster shot of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for immunocompromised individuals over age 12 and adults 50 and older at least four months after their first booster.
COVID-19 Testing
You can find a testing location near you here, order a free saliva test shipped directly to your door here, or find out more information about public testing sites, including pop-up sites here.
All Americans can also order 3 sets of 4 free at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests that will be mailed directly to your address. Tests can be ordered online at COVIDTests.gov. Tests typically ship within 7-12 days of ordering. You can read more here. If you prefer to call, the White House has opened a line for those wanting to order their free COVID-19 tests. Call 1-800-232-0233 anytime between 8 a.m. and midnight EST to get started. The demand for these tests is extremely high, and tests are being shipped as soon as The United States Postal Service (USPS) receives them. To read through frequently asked questions to the USPS about delivery times, click here.
You can also purchase at-home, over-the-counter COVID-19 tests upfront and then submit a claim for reimbursement to your insurance company. If you purchase an over-the-counter COVID-19 test from a pharmacy, store, or online retailer and are charged for your test, keep your receipt and submit a claim to your insurance company for reimbursement. You can read more about this policy here. People with Medicare can get up to eight tests per month from participating pharmacies and health care providers.
Additional Resources
You can find additional information and resources regarding transportation, returning to work, rental assistance, funeral reimbursement, and healthcare subsidies by clicking here.
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Sincerely,
Andy Kim
Member of Congress
  
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