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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 9/21/2020

From Mayor Linda H. Schwager
Posted on: September 21, 2020 - 3:32pm
Coronavirus Update 9-21-2020

Bergen County Announces School Faculty and Staff Mobile COVID-19 Testing:

The County of Bergen in conjunction with New bridge Medical Center announce Mobile COVID-19 Testing for School Faculty and Staff members for this with or without symptoms.

  • Monday September 21, 2020 - Fort Lee High School, 1 North Hoyt Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024.
    • Region 1: Fort Lee, Englewood Cliffs, Englewood, Teaneck, Hackensack, Bogota, South Hackensack, Ridgefield Park, Leonia, Palisades Park, Little Ferry, Ridgefield, Fairview, Cliffside Park, and Edgewater.
  • Tuesday September 22, 2020 - Glen Rock High School, 400 Hamilton Avenue, Glen Rock, NJ 07452.
    • Region 2: Glen Rock, Ridgewood, Paramus, Fair Lawn, Elmwood Park, Saddle Brook, Rochelle Park, Maywood, Garfield, Lodi, Hasbrouck Heights, Wood-Ridge, Wallington, Moonachie, Carlstadt, East Rutherford, Rutherford, Lyndhurst, North Arlington.
  • Wednesday September 23, 2020 - Northern Highlands Regional High School, 298 Hillside Avenue, Allendale, NJ 07401.
    • Region 3: Allendale, Mahwah, Upper Saddle River, Saddle River, Montvale, Park Ridge, River Vale, Hillsdale, Westwood, Washington, Woodcliff Lake, Ho-Ho-Kus, Waldwick, Midland Park, Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes, Oakland.
  • Thursday September 24, 2020 - Dumont High School, 101 New Milford Avenue, Dumont, NJ 07628.
    • Region 4: Dumont, Tenafly, Bergenfield, New Milford, River Edge, Oradell, Haworth, Cresskill, Demarest, Alpine, Closter, Emerson, Harrington Park, Norwood, Northvale, Old Tappan, Rockleigh.

Testing for schools that have in person instruction, hybrid, or teachers and staff reporting to school. We are asking that the teachers and staff utilize the designated region for your school district, however, you will not be turned away.

All testing is weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, please visit the Bergen County website at co.bergen.nj.us. Register Here.

Please Bring:

  • Identification (Driver's License, ID card, Social Security Card, Passport).
  • Proof of Bergen County School I.D.
  • Insurance Card, if applicable.

Deadline to respond to the 2020 Census is September 30th:

The Borough of Oakland would like to inform and implore you to be sure that you respond to the 2020 Census. It is important to the Borough as a whole that the 2020 Census Form be filled out and returned so you can be properly counted.

How to respond to the 2020 Census:

  • By Phone: 1-(844) 330-2020
  • Online: www.My2020Census.gov
  • Mail in hard copy questionnaire sent to your home

As you likely already know, the federal government is constitutionally required to perform a census every decade to get an accurate picture of the total number of residents in the country, where they reside, and how the government should allocate resources and representatives to properly reflect the current state of the country. Ensuring that Oakland is accurately counted is important to ensure we receive the proper attention from the federal government to go towards vital programs and services in our community. An inaccurate response would likely mean the loss of federal dollars to our Borough, leading to the likelihood that grants will be reduced or eliminated which otherwise would offset the need to raise taxes to fund improvements for the Borough.

Please be sure to respond the Census before September 30, 2020 as Census workers will be done counting by that time.

Upcoming Board, Committee, Commission Meetings:

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

  • Recreation Commission 9/21 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Postponed - Sustainable Oakland Green Team 9/22 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Borough Council Meeting 9/23 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 259 individuals in Oakland who tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Bergen County has a total of 22,153 positive Coronavirus Cases, and the State of NJ has 200,154 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.

Bergen County Grant Information Click Here