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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 11/23/2020

From Mayor Linda H. Schwager
Posted on: November 23, 2020 - 3:43pm
Coronavirus Update 11-23-2020

Virtual Borough Council Meeting:

There will be a Virtual Borough Council Meeting on Tuesday November 24, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Click here to register for the meeting.

Discounted PPE for Small Businesses in Oakland:

Starting tomorrow, November 24th, small businesses will be eligible for a total discount of nearly 70 PERCENT off purchases of PPE.

For more information, please visit: http://covid19.nj.gov/ppeaccess

Mental Health Resources Available to you:

With everything we’ve endured this year, the stress of the Holiday Season may be too much for some to bear.

Help is available. We are here for you.

  • Call 1-866-202-4357
  • Text “NJHOPE” to 51684
  • Videophone 973-870-0677 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey:

Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 200. The Order extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103, which was previously extended on April 7, May 6, June 4, July 2, August 1, August 27, September 25, and October 24. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed.

Executive Order No. 200 extends all Executive Orders issued under the Governor’s authority under the Emergency Health Powers Act. It also extends all actions taken by any Executive Branch departments and agencies in response to the Public Health Emergency presented by the COVID-19 outbreak.

For the full text of Executive Order No. 200, click here

Coronavirus Positive Tests in Oakland:

The Borough of Oakland has been notified by the Bergen County Department of Health that there are 7 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Oakland, bringing our total to 341 positive reported cases. There are 25 new positive cases in Franklin Lakes bringing their to-date total to 329 cases, and 4 new positive cases in Wyckoff bringing their to-date total to 547 cases. Bergen County reported 1,022 new positive cases since Tuesday, bringing the County of Bergen total to 31,687. Today the Borough of Oakland was notified by the Bergen County Department of Health that there was 3,592 new positive COVID-19 cases reported today, bringing the state-wide New Jersey total to 309,588 cases.

If anyone has questions about COVID-19, you can call the 24-hour New Jersey Hotline at (800) 222-1222. You can also visit the State of NJ Coronavirus Website Here.

Important Resources:

  • The latest data on coronavirus infections in New Jersey are available on the New Jersey COVID-19 Dashboard. The dashboard has been updated to provide more information on scope of the virus and hospitalizations, including the number of patients hospitalized, discharged, in critical care, in intensive care, and on ventilators, along with data on statewide ventilator capacity, numbers of positive/negative tests, and more.
  • New Jersey’s COVID-19 Information Hub includes valuable resources and information for families, workers, and employers who have questions or needs arising from the current crisis.
  • Testing Sites: To locate a testing location, specifics on how to get a test, and the hours of operation, click here.
  • Information for businesses impacted by COVID-19.