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Visit the NJ COVID-19 hub for the latest on mask guidelines, in-person gatherings, financial support, vaccinations, and more.

The Ridgewood Health Department is hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for kids ages 5-11 on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Village Hall (131 North Maple Ave, Ridgewood) from 3:30 to 4:30 PM.

 

Free Craft activities are available for all who register and the first 20 people who register get a free personal protective equipment kit.

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Please see the flyer attached for more information

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To register, click here.

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Questions? Call: 201-670-5500 ext. 244 OR 551-244-4037​

COVID Booster Shots

Everyone 12 years or older is now eligible for a booster shot at any vaccine location, so long as it has been at least six months since their last Pfizer or Moderna shot or at least two months since their one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot.

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Eligible individuals can get boosted with any of the three available vaccines, no matter which type they initially received.

Share one less thing with your family this year, and get your booster shot if you are eligible. Search for available vaccine appointments at locations across New Jersey here.

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Celebrate the holidays safely with your family by following these public health guidelines.

On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, the Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance Program (ERMA) – financed by the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) – will be providing up to $35,000 in assistance to cover mortgage arrearages and other housing cost delinquencies for eligible homeowners negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what you need to know.

 

  • The ERMA application portal opens on Tuesday, February 8 at 9 AM. Access the application portal at https://njerma.com.

  • Free housing counseling is available to assist with applications. Find a participating counselor here.

  • Contact (855) 647-7700 or HAFservicing@njhmfa.gov to be put in touch with a housing counselor who can help guide you through the process and understand your options.

  • Additional info can be found on the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency website: https://www.njhousing.gov/dca/hmfa/covid19/haf/

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To qualify, you must:

  • Be a New Jersey homeowner with a demonstrated COVID-19 related financial hardship occurring after January 20, 2020;

  • Own and occupy an eligible primary residence;

  • Have an income at or below 150% of their county’s Area Median Income (AMI)

Individuals with private health insurance coverage, or those covered by a group health plan, who purchase an over-the-counter COVID-19 diagnostic test authorized, cleared, or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be able to have those test costs covered by their plan or insurance.

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Insurance companies and health plans are required to cover 8 free over-the-counter at-home tests per covered individual per month. That means a family of four, all on the same plan, would be able to get up to 32 of these tests covered by their health plan per month.

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There is no limit on the number of tests, including at-home tests, that are covered if ordered or administered by a health care provider following an individualized clinical assessment, including for those who may need them due to underlying medical conditions.

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For more information and FAQs, click here.

Local Testing Sites

  • Valley Medical Group (various locations, call 1-800-VALLEY 1)

  • Bergen New Bridge Medical Center – Paramus, NJ

  • Ho-Ho-Kus Pharmacy – Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ

  • Millers Pharmacy of Wyckoff – Wyckoff, NJ

  • Ridgewood Diagnostic Laboratory – Oakland, NJ

  • The Doctor’s Office of Midland Park – Midland Park, NJ

  • Preventive Plus – Paramus, NJ

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You can also visit
https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing#test-sites for more information about other local testing sites.

Flu Vaccination

The NJ Department of Health recommends that everyone 6 months and older receive a seasonal flu shot. Find more information about influenza, the vaccine, and where to get your shot here.

Free at Home Test Kits

The NJ Department of Health and Vault Medical Services have partnered to offer a free, at-home COVID-19 saliva test kit that is available to every New Jerseyan who thinks they need a test – even if you don't have symptoms.

 

To order a free test kit visit 
learn.vaulthealth.com/nj. The kit will be shipped through UPS with next-day delivery.  Once received, you will connect over Zoom with a Vault healthcare professional who will walk you through the test and answer your questions. When complete, the test can be sent back in a prepaid package via UPS next-day shipping. You will receive your test results 24 to 48 hours after your sample arrives at the lab. You will not be charged for the test, and you will not be asked for your credit card information.

Vaccination Records

Keep track of your and your family's COVID-19 immunizations on your phone with Docket.

Current Public Guidelines

There are no numerical limits for indoor or outdoor gatherings. All businesses, worksites, and offices may open.

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Governor Murphy has lifted most masking and social distancing requirements. However, to save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19, businesses have the right to require stricter mask policies. Masking and social distancing are still required in high-risk areas like health care, public transportation, child care, and others.

 

Municipalities and counties are also permitted to impose stricter requirements on masking in businesses open to the public.

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