Since the arrival of COVID-19 in early March 2020, there have been a total of 1,187 confirmed (PCR test) and 362 probable (antigen test) COVID-19 cases reported in Springfield Township. The chart above shows the trend in reported cases over time. Since August 2021, the number of newly reported cases has increased throughout the state to levels not seen since April 2021, reflecting national trends. Health departments across New Jersey continue to closely monitor emerging variants of concern, like Delta, breakthrough cases among the fully-vaccinated, outbreaks associated with summer travel and camps, and new clusters in communities with low vaccination rates as well as aggressively pursue contact tracing to prevent further community spread and additional outbreaks where possible. Stay safe!