Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 5/15/2020

Coronavirus Positive Tests in Oakland:

Today the Borough of Oakland was notified by the Bergen County Health Department that there are a total of 215 individuals in Oakland who tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Bergen County has a total of 17,076 positive Coronavirus Cases, and the State of NJ has 143,905 positive 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.

Junior Police Academy Cancelled:

After much discussion and review, the Oakland Police Department regrets to announce that the 2020 Junior Police Academy will be cancelled in the best interest of the children, instructors, and presenters. We look forward to seeing you next year.

Oakland Senior Center Virtual Art Show:

The Oakland Senior Center offers art classes to town residents under the direction of instructor Fran Powell. Our artists come from all backgrounds and experiences. Some are lifelong creative people, others are new to art, and yet others are rediscovering their love of creating art. Our teacher guides us all through becoming comfortable with our medium, process, and technique while challenging the way we see the world. The artists hold an annual gallery show at the Oakland Public Library in the spring, but because of COVID-19, this was cancelled in 2020. So, instead, the Oakland Senior Center Artists invite you to explore their work online. This virtual exhibit features select pieces by each artist—an array as varied, fun, and interesting as those who take the classes. Click here to view the gallery. Enjoy!

Elective Surgical and Other Invasive Procedures Resuming May 26th:

Governor Murphy announced that he is signing an executive order effective May 26, 2020, which states all elective and invasive procedures may resume.

Primary Election Update:

Today Governor Murphy announced that the Primary Election scheduled for July 7, 2020, will be a primarily all vote by mail election. All registered Democrat and Republican voters will receive a postage paid vote by mail ballot. All unaffiliated and inactive voters will receive a paid postage vote by mail application. The State will ensure that a limited number of in person polling places in each county will be open to ensure that everyone has a right to exercise their vote. The deadline by which votes must be received by a County Board of Elections to be counted as valid will be extended from 48 hours after polls close to seven (7) days after polls close.

Insurance Premium Refunds, Credits, and Reductions in Response to COVID-19:

On May 12, 2020, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance issued Bulletin No. 20-22.  As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting reduction in loss exposure for insurers, the Department has ordered insurers to make an initial premium refund or other adjustment for certain specified lines of insurance.  Premium refunds are required for the following types of insurance: (1) medical malpractice insurance; (2) commercial liability insurance; (3) commercial multiple-peril insurance; (4) workers compensation insurance; (5) commercial automobile insurance; (6) private passenger automobile insurance; and (7) any other line of coverage where the measures of risk have become substantially overstated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The premium refund may be provided as a premium credit, a reduction in premium, return of premium, dividend, or other appropriate premium adjustment.  The premium refunds must be implemented “as quickly as practicable,” but in no event later than June 15, 2020.

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: There are currently 57 COVID-19 testing sites across the state, including State-sponsored and private facilities. 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.