How Much Is COVID Spreading In Mercer County?

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

Although the number of COVID-19 cases in town decreased by almost 35 percent this week, the county reported one COVID-19 related death and 47 new positive cases. Last week the County reported 72 confirmed cases, with no COVID-19 related deaths.

The cumulative total of coronavirus cases now stands at 35,404, with 946 confirmed deaths 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 ending Oct. 2). The determination is based on metrics such as case rate, positivity rate, and prevalence of COVID-like illnesses.

Meanwhile, COVID-19 breakthrough cases continue to plague the Garden State. These cases occur when someone contracts COVID-19 at least two full weeks after having received the final dose of the vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is only tracking breakthrough cases that result in hospitalization or death. The vast majority of these do not require hospitalizations. In fact, one of the hallmarks of most breakthrough cases has been milder symptoms.

Mercer County has continued with its endeavors to vaccinate residents and is in fact stepping up efforts by hosting various pop-up clinics. For more information, click here.

Meanwhile, eligible patients can get an additional dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.

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