Livingston COVID Update: Latest Case Totals, Where To Get Vaccine

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Despite having 70 percent of its population over 5 years old fully vaccinated, Essex County is still seeing “high” transmission rates of the coronavirus, the latest data shows.

As of Dec. 15, spread of COVID-19 remains high in the county, a status that has lingered for months, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

READ MORE: Omicron Variant Makes Up 13 Percent Of NJ/NYC COVID Cases

Essex County officials have been releasing cumulative COVID-19 totals for each town and city since the pandemic began. Officials note that their reports may not match state or municipal totals, as places of residence may change after investigation.

Here are the latest totals for Livingston, which had a population of 30,303 in a recent estimate from the U.S. Census:

Livingston Totals, Last Three Months

• Dec. 15 - 2,383 cases, 90 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 2,191 cases, 89 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 2,134 cases, 89 deaths

See case and death totals in other Essex County towns and cities below.

Belleville (population: 36,497)

• Dec. 15 - 6,566 cases, 122 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 6,343 cases, 120 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 6,265 cases, 120 deaths

Bloomfield (population: 49,973)

• Dec. 15 - 6,432 cases, 127 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 6,078 cases, 127 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 5,971 cases, 127 deaths

Caldwell – (population: 7,941)

• Dec. 15 - 769 cases, 16 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 710 cases, 16 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 687 cases, 16 deaths

Cedar Grove (population: 12,489)

• Dec. 15 - 1,955 cases, 121 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 1,764 cases, 121 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 1,725 cases, 121 deaths

East Orange (population: 64,367)

• Dec. 15 - 8,697 cases, 338 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 8,282 cases, 337 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 8,049 cases, 326 deaths

Essex Fells (population: 2,085)

• Dec. 15 - 238 cases, 2 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 218 cases, 2 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 211 cases, 2 deaths

Fairfield (population: 7,474)

• Dec. 15 - 1,139 cases, 33 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 1,043 cases, 33 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 1,012 cases, 33 deaths

Glen Ridge (population: 7,574)

• Dec. 15 - 492 cases, 14 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 475 cases, 14 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 469 cases, 14 deaths

Irvington (population: 54,312)

• Dec. 15 - 5,857 cases, 246 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 5,492 cases, 244 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 5,382 cases, 242 deaths

Livingston (population: 30,303)

• Dec. 15 - 2,383 cases, 90 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 2,191 cases, 89 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 2,134 cases, 89 deaths

Maplewood (population: 25,380)

• Dec. 15 - 1,743 cases, 42 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 1,604 cases, 42 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 1,558 cases, 41 deaths

Millburn (population: 20,080)

• Dec. 15 - 1,141 cases, 11 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 1,045 cases, 11 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 1,001 cases, 11 deaths

Newark (population: 282,011)

• Dec. 15- 43,875 cases, 1,074 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 41,483 cases, 1,064 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 40,709 cases, 1,055 deaths

North Caldwell (population: 6,621)

• Dec. 15 - 637 cases, 8 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 590 cases, 8 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 575 cases, 7 deaths

Nutley (population: 28,434)

• Dec. 15 - 3,777 cases, 68 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 3,562 cases, 68 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 3,418 cases, 68 deaths

Orange (population: 30,551)

• Dec. 15 - 4,152 cases, 143 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 3,955 cases, 144 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 3,879 cases, 141 deaths

Roseland (population: 5,835)

• Dec. 15 - 614 cases, 18 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 556 cases, 17 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 540 cases, 17 deaths

South Orange (population: 16,691)

• Dec. 15 - 1,267 cases, 18 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 1,177 cases, 17 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 1,128 cases, 16 deaths

Verona (population: 13,390)

• Dec. 15 - 1,342 cases, 19 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 1,204 cases, 18 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 1,158 cases, 18 deaths

West Caldwell (population: 10,837)

• Dec. 15 - 1,305 cases, 54 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 1,202 cases, 54 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 1,169 cases, 54 deaths

West Orange (population: 47,563)

• Dec. 15 - 5,644 cases, 238 deaths
• Nov. 15 - 5,269 cases, 236 deaths
• Oct. 15 - 5,127 cases, 235 deaths

HOW TO GET A VACCINE OR BOOSTER

Meanwhile, Essex County residents continue to get vaccinated, with a wave of booster shots also taking place across the region.

Everyone 5 years or older is currently eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in New Jersey. Everyone 16 and older is eligible for a booster shot if it has been at least two months since their one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot, or at least six months after completing their two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series. People who are moderately to severely immune compromised are eligible for a third dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. See the latest state eligibility guidelines here.

There are several options for people who want to get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot in Essex County.

The county currently operates coronavirus vaccine and testing sites in Livingston, Newark and West Orange.

They offer walk-in appointments to anyone who lives, works or attends school in the county. As of
Wednesday, each site had hundreds of available appointments, including booster shots and third doses, and had all three available versions: Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. Learn more or register for a vaccination/test here. Residents can make appointments at www.EssexCOVID.org or by calling 973-877-8456.

New Jersey has cleared the way for many other vaccination sites across the state, including Federally Qualified Health Centers, supermarkets, pharmacies and doctor's offices. Some are accepting appointments or have residency requirements, but others do not. People can visit COVIDvaccine.nj.gov to preregister.

New Jersey has also launched a "vaccine appointment finder," which can be seen here.

Leave COVID behind! The wall with all the medical monitoring stickers outside of our vaccination site at Kmart is inspiring! #EssexCounty #PuttingEssexCountyFirst pic.twitter.com/eJNq9PwyMk — Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. (@Joe_D_EssexExec) December 13, 2021

Other COVID Information

• As medical professionals continue studying the new Omnicron variant — identified first in a sample in South Africa last month — they say it's more transmissible than some variants but are unsure so far how effective vaccinations are against it. More studies will be done.
• In America, more than, 800,000 people have died of COVID since the start of the pandemic.
• The daily death rate is highest right now in these states.
  
• The CDC estimates that more than 140,000 children have lost a close caregiver to the virus.
• Vaccinations now been recommended by the CDC for adults and for children 5 and over.
• Read the statement about Omicron and find links to get tested or vaccinated in New Jersey with this link.

Eric Kiefer reported this story. Send news tips and correction requests to [email protected]

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