Here's How Many New COVID Cases Mercer County Saw This Week

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Mercer County and New Jersey has seen an uptick in coronavirus cases. But what does that mean for the county?

As of Friday, there were 81 new confirmed cases, with two COVID-19 related deaths reported in Mercer County. This takes the cumulative total to 34,394 coronavirus cases and 938 coronavirus-related deaths in the County since the pandemic began last year.

Officials continue to monitor the delta variant, which accounted for more than 96 percent of coronavirus cases in New Jersey over the last four weeks, according to data provided by the state department of health.

Mercer County has "moderate" COVID activity, according to New Jersey's latest COVID-19 activity report (week of Sept. 11). The determination is based on metrics such as case rate, positivity rate, and prevalence of COVID-like illnesses.

Meanwhile, the County is stepping up efforts to vaccinate residents by hosting various clinics. Here are the dates of the upcoming clinics:

• Monday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Millyard Park, 635 S. Clinton Ave. (next to Roebling Market), Trenton.
• Friday, Sept. 24 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Trenton Farmers Market, 960 Spruce St., Lawrence.
• Monday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Millyard Park, 635 S. Clinton Ave. (next to Roebling Market), Trenton.
• Friday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Trenton Farmers Market, 960 Spruce St., Lawrence.