COVID-19 Information & NEWS

Bloomfield Department of Health will offer the new monovalent COVID-19 vaccines. Moderna vaccines for ages 12 and older will be available through the health department.

Eligibility requirements to receive the vaccination include:

• Residents of Bloomfield, Caldwell, and Glen Ridge

• Ages 12 and older residents

• Underinsured/ uninsured

• Medicaid recipients or NJ Family Care Part A recipients

• American Indian/ Alaskan Native

To make an appointment, please call 973-680-4058

Please contact your primary care provider and/or pharmacies if you have private insurance.

If uninsured/ underinsured or under age 12, vaccines are available through the Essex County Mobile Health Clinic: https://essexcountynj.org/mobile-health-clinic. Another option for this group is to visit the nearest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC); to locate the nearest FQHC, visit https://healthapps.state.nj.us/fhs/cphc/cphcSearch.aspx

COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION (ENGLISH AND SPANISH)

Do you need COVID-19 testing? 

Every U.S. household may place an order to receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to your home. To order your test kits, visit https://special.usps.com/testkits

To find testing locations near you, visit: https://testinglocator.cdc.gov/Search

In-Home COVID-19 Vaccines for New Jersey Residents!

Bloomfield Department of Health will offer vaccines to homebound residents in Bloomfield, Caldwell, and Glen Ridge. For additional information, please call 973-680-4058.

Who is Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccines?

Bloomfield Department of Health is no longer offering COVID-19 vaccines to everyone. However, all NJ residents six months and older are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

You cannot be denied a vaccine due to your immigration status. Learn more here: https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-information/testing-and-treatment/can-i-get-the-covid-19-vaccine-if-i-am-undocumented

Additional Resources & Assistance

The following documents will provide important information regarding reopening. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.

• View the State of New Jersey Department of Health website.

• View the New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub

• View Myths & Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines

Financial and Food Assistance

If you or someone you know needs financial assistance or emergency food services due to COVID-19 illness or vaccination or for any other reason, the Bloomfield Department of Human Services can help.

Visit https://www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/217/Human-Services to find more information, or call (973)-680-4019.

Find a Vaccine Near You

Essex County COVID-19 vaccine information: https://essexcountynj.org/mobile-health-clinic

New Jersey COVID-19 vaccine finder: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/finder

Enter your ZIP code to find a vaccine near you: Vaccines.gov

Transportation

Get a FREE or discounted Lyft ride from Ride United/Lyft. Open to all regardless of legal status and available to people with collapsible wheelchairs or walkers. Call 2-1-1 to schedule your ride. DOWNLOAD FLYER

Children's Mental Health

CDC COVID-19 Parental Resources Kit with resources to help children cope with the stress and grief of the pandemic found here: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/stress-coping/parental-resources/childhood/index.html

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