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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 7/10/2020

From Mayor Linda H. Schwager
Posted on: July 10, 2020 - 1:53pm
Coronavirus Update 7-10-2020

Traffic Advisory:

Please be advised that the scheduled restriping of the painted lines on Ramapo Valley Road between Franklin Avenue and Long Hill Road on Friday, July 10, 2020 and Saturday, July 11, 2020 has now been postponed due to inclement weather. This work will now be performed between 8 am and 4pm on Monday, July 13th and between 12pm and 4pm on Tuesday, July 14th. Expect minor delays during these times as the work requires the crews to be in the roadway. Police officers will be on scene to direct traffic. This work is dependent upon nice weather. If the contractor cancels the work due to inclement weather, an updated message will be posted advising of the new dates.

Governor Orders Masks Worn Outdoors:

Despite the fact that hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 continue to drop, the governor signed an executive order yesterday which requires individuals to wear face coverings in outdoor public spaces when it is not practicable to socially distance and keep a six-foot distance from others, excluding immediate family members, caretakers, household members, or romantic partners, except where doing so would inhibit that individual’s health, where the individual is under two years of age, or in situations where individuals cannot feasibly wear a face covering, such as when eating or drinking at outdoor dining areas.

Quarantine Advisory Grows to 19 States for Travelers to NJ:

An updated quarantine advisory has been issued for travelers to New Jersey from an additional three states with significant community spread of COVID-19. Upon arrival, they are advised to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. The updated advisory includes three additional states, Delaware, Kansas, and Oklahoma, bringing the total to 19 states. The travel advisory applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents or a state with a 10% or higher positivity rate over a 7-day rolling average. There are currently 19 states total that meet the criteria stated above: Alabama; Arkansas; Arizona; California; Delaware, Florida; Georgia; Iowa; Idaho; Kansas; Louisiana; Oklahoma, Mississippi; North Carolina; Nevada; South Carolina; Tennessee; Texas; and Utah.

Outdoor Gathering Capacity Limits Increased:

As of last Friday, outdoor gatherings limits have increased to 500 persons. Outdoor religious services and political activities will continue to have no numerical limits. All indoor gatherings continue to be limited to 25% capacity of the rooms in which they will take place, with a maximum of 100 persons.

Reminder: Bergen County Small Business Grant Program to Begin Accepting Applications July 13:

The Bergen County CARES Small Business Grant Program to assist local businesses financially impacted by the government ordered shutdown will begin accepting applications on Monday, July 13. Businesses deemed “non-essential” per the Governor’s Executive Order 104 that were forced to close as a measure to stop the spread of COVID-19 will be eligible to receive up to $10,000 in financial relief to cover rent, property mortgage, and utilities expenses. Subsequent announcements regarding the small business grant application process will be forthcoming. Click here for more application details.

NJ Tax Filing Deadline Is Next Week:

The deadline for filing New Jersey Income taxes is next Wednesday, July 15th. The filing deadline had been extended from April 15th due to COVID-19. More information is available on the NJ Division of Taxation website.

Mental Health Resources:

If you or someone you know is struggling, call for help:

  • NJ Mental Health Cares: 1-866-202-4353
  • Crisis Text Line : text NJ to 741741
  • Youth Helpline: 1-888-222-2228

Upcoming Board, Committee, Commission Meetings:

Meeting Links and Passwords for upcoming Board, Committee, and Commission Meetings are posted here. 

  • Planning Board 7/9 at 7:00 p.m. (Cancelled)
  • Zoning Board of Adjustment 7/14 at 8:00 p.m.

Coronavirus Positive Tests in Oakland:

Today the Borough of Oakland was notified by the Bergen County Health Department that there are a total of 241 individuals in Oakland who tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Bergen County has a total of 19,684 positive Coronavirus Cases, and the State of NJ has 174,039 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.

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.