Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that there was another confirmed case of the COVID-19 variant in the United Kingdom in New Jersey, this time in north Trenton.
City officials have been notified that a COVID-19 test from a North Trenton resident shows the presence of the UK’s COVID-19 variant (B.1.1.7), the mayor said. That resident has meanwhile tested negative, and the one person in the household is now undergoing testing.
The first two cases of the same variant were reported on January 22 in New Jersey. According to the CDC website, this variant spreads faster and easier than other versions of the virus.
“With the advent of this variant in Trenton, we can not think of a more important time to remind our residents to keep their hats off,” Gusciora said. “It means taking social distance, wearing your mask and making sure you get tested if you have any symptoms.”
The city is hosting COVID-19 tests at MLK School at 401 Brunswick Ave on Feb. 9 and Feb. 12, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. No registration is required, and tests will be administered on a first-come-first-served basis. -based base. Although there is no cost for testing, residents are advised to bring their insurance cards if they have them, as well as proof that they live in Trenton.
According to city health officials, the vaccines being administered in the Trenton area are still effective against this COVID-19 variant. Residents who need help registering for vaccinations are advised to call the Department of Health at (609) -989-3242.
To date, Trenton has had a total of 6,373 COVID-19 cases with 85 related deaths, Gusciora said.
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