August 23, 2021

Improving Vaccination Rates in Vulnerable Communities As the COVID-19 Delta variant spreads and infection rates surge in New Jersey, Rutgers University faculty and staff have been helping to improve vaccination rates in hard-hit areas.  Learn More

Pandemic fatigue amid latest surge in COVID-19 infections Medical experts say the pandemic fatigue that many people reported experiencing over the last year-and-a-half is real and in some cases getting stronger; and, fueled by the delta variant, the latest wave of COVID-19 infections is causing a rise in anxiety and uncertainty about the future. Learn More

Upcoming Events

Infographic Development Workshop August 27, 1pm ET The Rutgers CEED Community Engagement Core invites you to attend this workshop presented by Wendy Gutschow from the University of Southern California.

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Community Resources

New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub: The State of New Jersey has put together a list of resources about the COVID-19 virus including testing sites, signs and symptoms, and FAQs about social services.  You can find community-based and local COVID-19 testing site locations and hours here. Middlesex County residents can register for a free COVID-19 test at sites throughout the county. Appointments required. The sites provide saliva-based test kits developed at Rutgers University. Visit New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccine Registration site to pre-register for the vaccine. New Jersey's Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment Call Center can be reached at 855-568-0545.

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