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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 8/24/2020

From Mayor Linda H. Schwager
Posted on: August 24, 2020 - 1:46pm
Coronavirus Update 8-24-2020

Virtual Borough Council Meeting: 

There will be a Virtual Borough Council Meeting Wednesday August 26, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. on ZOOM. Click here to register for the meeting credentials. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Borough YouTube Channel and Oakland TV Channel 77 and FiOS 45.

COVID-19: Be Wary of Cyber Criminals Seeking to Steal Your Username and Password: 

Cyber scammers are trying to take advantage of the COVID pandemic by tricking Bergen County residents into divulging their email username and password, warns the State of NJ. 

Cybercriminals rely on trickery and emotional reactions to bypass your security. A recent phishing email is a great example of how the bad guys try to catch you off guard.

These deceptive emails have a generic subject lines, such as “COVID-19 Notification,” and include many grammatical errors. The message claims, “The pandemic has become a global issue and we’ll be deactivating your email for server propagation.”

Propagation usually refers to making a change to a web domain, like changing the name of a website or moving it to a different server. You may be wondering how those two subjects are related, but the sender doesn’t clarify. Instead the scammers direct you to “confirm non-removal of your email” by clicking the link provided. Do Not Click the Link!

The link in these emails leads to a phony login page that collects your username and password and delivers it to thewrong person. Don’t fall for it!

Here’s how to stay sharp:

  • Remember to think before you click. This email is both confusing and urgent, which could lead to impulsive clicks.
  • Be wary of emails with spelling or grammatical errors, especially when they supposedly come from a reputable source.
  • Never click on a link or an attachment that you are not expecting. Even if it appears to be from someone in your own organization, the sender’s email address could be spoofed.

Stop Look Think – Don’t be fooled.

Get more information on COVID-19 scams from the Federal Trade Commission: https://www.ftc.gov/coronavirus/scams-consumer-advice

Upcoming Board, Committee, Commission Meetings: 

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

  • Sustainable Oakland Green Team 8/25 at 7:30 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 252individuals in Oakland who tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Bergen County has a total of 21, 306 positive Coronavirus Cases, and the State of NJ has 189,713 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.