Being vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself from serious illness, hospitalization, or death in the event you contract the Coronavirus.  There are 30 Bayonne residents currently admitted to Bayonne Medical Center with Covid-19.

How Can I be Vaccinated?

Anyone over the age of 5 (Pfizer) or 18 (Moderna, J&J) is now eligible to be vaccinated.  Please go to the Korpi Ice Rink (behind BHS) to receive your vaccine. Moderna will be given on Mondays (9am-4pm) and Wednesdays (11am-7pm) for adults over 18.  Pfizer will be given on Tuesdays (9am – 5pm) and Thursdays (11am -7pm) for anyone over the age of 5. First, Second, Third/Booster shots are available to all on these days. No appointment is needed.

Covid-19 Testing?

The City of Bayonne is offering PCR testing at the Bayonne Museum at 229 Broadway.  This testing will be done on Tuesdays (11am – 7pm), Thursdays (11am – 7pm) and Sundays (9am – 3pm).  You must schedule an appointment by going to: https://www.solvhealth.com/book-online/0rwaOA

We are also performing RAPID Testing at the Mt. Carmel Parish Center 9am to 5pm.   Rapid Testing is here Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm daily.  Beginning Monday 1/24, testing will move to the Masonic Lodge 888 Ave C.  You must schedule an appointment by calling 201-537-4818 or by going to: https://www.bespokehealthco.com/schedule-testing-appointment

RAPID TEST POSITIVITY RATE THIS WEEK – 8.1%

RAPID TEST POSITIVITY RATE LAST WEEK – 10.75%

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