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Below is an update from Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla on COVID-19:
 
COVID-19 testing on Monday with Prompt MD
 
Prompt MD is once again offering COVID-19 testing in partnership with the City of Hoboken this Monday (September 28) between 8 am and 3 pm on a first-come, first-serve basis for up to 350 Hoboken residents. For this Monday only, the location of the testing will be at the Multi-Service Center (124 Grand Street, in the 2^nd floor gymnasium). Appointments are still available at www.hobokennj.gov/promptmd with proof of address along with an insurance card. If booking a COVID-19 test for a child, please fill in the child's name along with the parent or guardian's insurance and contact information.
 
Riverside Medical COVID-19 testing
 
Riverside Medical continues to offer rapid, 15-minute testing under the 14^th Street Viaduct, six days a week for Hoboken residents and Hoboken business employees. Appointments can be scheduled with Riverside by calling the CERT hotline at 201-420-5621 Monday through Friday, 9 am until 1 pm. The entrance for walk-ups to the Riverside Street remains temporarily at 14th and Madison Streets due to nearby construction. We anticipate introducing an online-sign up form for appointments through Riverside this week.
 
I thank Dr. Brahmbhatt, Dr. Islam and the Riverside and Prompt MD teams for continuing to offer these COVID-19 testing options for Hoboken residents, and to the CERT team for their help in facilitating appointments.
 
Flu shots on Thursday
 
I’m pleased to see so many residents getting a flu shot these past few weeks. Flu season will soon be upon us and I urge everyone to get one before it begins. To keep up with the high demand, Hoboken Family Pharmacy will once again partner with the City to offer flu shots for Hoboken residents at 605 Jackson Street this Thursday between 7 am and 4 pm. Appointments are now available at www.hobokennj.gov/hfp. Other pharmacies are also offering flu shots, however I suggest residents call ahead whenever possible to confirm availability.
 
Upcoming Blood Drive September 29th
 
The next City-sponsored blood drive will take place Tuesday, September 29 at the Multi Service Center (124 Grand Street) from 12 noon - 6pm with Vitalant New Jersey. Appointments are required, and those attending must wear a face mask. Those who are symptomatic or who have been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID within the last 14 days will not be eligible to donate. To sign up for an appointment, please go to:
https://donor.cbsblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/52654.
 
Impact of COVID-19 in Hoboken
 
The Hoboken Health Department reported the following new, COVID-19 cases in Hoboken:
 
September 24: 2
September 25: 4
September 26: 3
 
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Hoboken has a total of 772 known, confirmed cases of COVID-19. As of Friday, 721 residents have made a full recovery. Fatalities remain unchanged at 31.
 
Please continue to take precautions
 
On Saturday, New Jersey reported the largest amount of new COVID-19 cases in one day since early June. As we enter the fall and winter months, it is critical to continue to taking the precautions we did at the beginning of the pandemic to avoid further upticks in cases. Medical professionals are predicting a surge in cases in some regions which could put a further strain on healthcare resources and affect our vulnerable populations. Please continue to take the virus seriously and wear face masks, avoid large indoor gatherings, social distance whenever possible, and take into account that the spread of COVID-19 often occurs through asymptomatic spread with no symptoms.
 
Thank you,
 
Ravi S. Bhalla
Mayor