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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 11/6/2020

From Mayor Linda H. Schwager
Posted on: November 6, 2020 - 2:34pm
Coronavirus Update 11-6-2020

Bergen County Announces Additional Mobile COVID-19 Testing Dates:

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces the following three additional County Regional Community Testing sites which will take place next week:

Monday, November 9th (9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

  • Overpeck County Park, 199 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

Tuesday, November 10th (9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

  • Pascack Brook County Park, 150 Emerson Road Westwood, NJ 07675

Saturday, November 14th (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

  • Bergen County Special Services School District, 296 E. Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652

**Priority processing with Bergen County school ID for staff/faculty from 9AM-10:30AM**

The Bergen County Regional Community Mobile Testing program is available to all Bergen County residents free-of-charge thanks to a partnership between the County of Bergen and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. All testing locations this fall will offer COVID-19 saliva tests and flu vaccinations.

Residents can pre-register for their test at a Regional Community Mobile Testing site through an online portal to receive priority processing. To pre-register visit www.BergenCOVIDTesting.com. Please note, residents who choose to pre-register for testing must bring their mobile device for check-in.

ALL MOBILE TESTING DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. For updates please visit www.co.bergen.nj.us or County Executive Jim Tedesco’s Facebook page.

For the COVID-19 saliva test, please do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 minutes prior to arrival. Identification is necessary so please bring your driver’s license/ID card, school identification card, social security card, passport, or birth certificate. Proof of Bergen County residency or that you work in Bergen County is required so please bring your driver’s license, utility bill, pay stub, or work ID.  If you have an insurance card, also bring that with you.

Borough of Oakland Selling 'Oakland' Branded Face Masks:

The Borough of Oakland is selling 'Oakland' branded COVID-19 face masks to the public.

Masks are available at the Borough Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ 07436 at the Borough Clerk's Office during normal business hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The masks are cloth masks.

Masks are $6.00 check payable to the Borough of Oakland.

Questions, contact the Borough Clerk's Office at (201) 337-8111, ext. 2026.

Borough of Oakland Seeking Community Support for Downtown Revitalization Grant Application:

The Borough of Oakland is applying for grant funding to make physical and pedestrian safety improvements to the parts of U.S. 202/Ramapo Valley Road from Terhune Street to the complex intersection of U.S. Route 202, West Oakland Avenue, and Yawpo Avenue. The project components include intersection improvements, new curbing and aligned sidewalks, decorative lighting, benches, wayfinding signage, crosswalk enhancement, bioretention/stormwater planters, garbage and recycling bins, and decorative flower planters.

A requirement of this State of New Jersey Grant Program is to seek community support, therefore, in order to increase the Borough’s chances in this highly competitive grant program, the Borough is seeking support from residents and the business community. The petition may be signed here.

To view the full project details, click here: https://www.oakland-nj.org/us-202ramapo-valley-road-revitalization-project-phase-1. 

Updated Quarantine Advisory Issued for Individuals Traveling to New Jersey, Bringing New Total to 43 States and Territories:

Governor Phil Murphy advised individuals traveling to New Jersey from states or territories with significant community spread of COVID-19 to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state or territory. The updated advisory includes the addition of Oregon and Washington, bringing the total to 43 states and territories. The travel advisory applies to any person arriving from a state or territory with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents or a state with a 10 percent or higher positivity rate over a 7-day rolling average.

As of Wednesday, November 4, there are currently 43 states and territories that meet the criteria stated above: Alabama; Alaska; Arizona; Arkansas; California; Colorado; Florida; Georgia; Guam; Iowa; Idaho; Indiana; Illinois; Kansas; Kentucky; Louisiana; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; Minnesota; Missouri; Mississippi; Montana; North Carolina; North Dakota; Nebraska; New Mexico; Nevada; Ohio; Oklahoma; Oregon;  Puerto Rico; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Tennessee; Texas; Utah; Virginia; Wisconsin; West Virginia; Washington; and Wyoming. 

Neighboring states Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Delaware now meet the criteria for New Jersey’s travel advisory. Due to the interconnected nature of the region and mode of transport between New Jersey and the three states, a 14-day quarantine is not reasonable in all instances. Non-essential travel to and from these states, however, is highly discouraged at this time. Connecticut is also discouraging non-essential travel to and from New Jersey, but are not mandating that travelers quarantine due to the interconnected nature of the region and economy. Massachusetts will be included on New Jersey's advisory, but not Connecticut’s based on the same criteria.

Travelers and those residents who are returning from impacted states should self-quarantine at their home, hotel, or other temporary lodging. Individuals should leave the place of self-quarantine only to seek medical care/treatment or to obtain food and other essential items.

It is expected that individuals will follow the public health advisory to self-quarantine. The list of states will be updated on a rolling basis and is accessible here.

Coronavirus Positive Tests in Oakland:

The Borough of Oakland has been notified by the Bergen County Department of Health that there is currently 4 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Oakland, bringing our to-date total of 285 positive reported cases. There are 6 new positive cases in Franklin Lakes bringing their to-date total to 250 cases, and 8 new positive cases in Wyckoff bringing their to-date total to 470 cases. Bergen County reported 682 new positive cases bringing the County of Bergen total to 26,051. Today the Borough of Oakland was notified by the Bergen County Department of Health that there was 2,199 new positive COVID-19 cases reported today, bringing the state-wide New Jersey total to 249,380 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.