Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 9/25/2020
Oakland Police Department Car Burglaries Notice:
The Oakland Police Department received calls from residents reporting that their unlocked cars were entered between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. and items were removed.
Any residents that have video surveillance systems please check this time frame for any potential suspicious activity. Also, if there are any residents that locate proceeds that have been discarded, please contact the Oakland Police Department at 201-337-6171. Any videos can be sent directly to Detective Sergeant Mark Piercy at Mpiercy@oaklandpolice.us.
As a reminder, all residents should lock their vehicles when they are unattended.
County Executive Jim Tedesco announced that all Bergen County small businesses with up to 19 or less full-time employees will be eligible to apply for the Bergen County CARES Small Business Grant Program, which was extended until October 5th. The program which first opened in July, was only initially available to “non-essential” businesses forced to close as a measure to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Approximately $6,041,838 has been awarded to 754 small “non-essential” businesses in Bergen County thus far with applications still under review.
Like before, eligible businesses will be able to apply for up to $10,000 to offset the costs of rent payments, property mortgage, and utilities expenses.
The deadline for all three phases will be Friday, October 5, 2020 at 5p.m. To apply for the program and for more information, business owners can visit www.BergenCountyCARES.org.
NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Update:
- Deadline extended for Commercial Driver’s Licenses and Learner’s Permits from March 1st to December 31st
- Special Senior Citizens hours – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM every Tuesday and Thursday – for new and used car registrations.
- You do not need to go to the Motor Vehicle Agency to renew a basic driver’s license. Renewal notices were printed and sent long before the change in the law earlier this month. Skip the line, renew online.
Governor Murphy Extends Public Health Emergency:
Governor Murphy extended the public health emergency in our state for an additional 30 days. These declarations, unless extended, expire after 30 days. Please continue to be vigilant and prepared, and ready to act should there be a new outbreak.
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 five additional states — Arizona, Minnesota, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Wyoming — bringing the total to 35 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 Tuesday, September 22, there are currently 35 states and territories that meet the criteria stated above: Alabama; Alaska; Arkansas; Arizona; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Guam; Iowa; Idaho; Indiana; Illinois; Kansas; Kentucky; Louisiana; Minnesota; Missouri; Mississippi; Montana; North Carolina; North Dakota; Nebraska; Nevada; Oklahoma; Puerto Rico; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Tennessee; Texas; Utah; Virginia; Wisconsin; West Virginia; and Wyoming.
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.
Human Services Opens Applications for Coronavirus Child Care Tuition Assistance Program:
New Jersey Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson announced that applications are now open for the new COVID-19 child care tuition assistance program the Murphy Administration has created to help families with child care costs as schools open remotely.
The $150 million program will provide child care tuition assistance to New Jersey families with incomes up to $75,000 that are in need of either full or part-time child care due to their child’s remote learning schedule.
Families can apply for this assistance by completing the online application at www.ChildCareNJ.gov. Those applying will need proof of income and a notice or announcement from their child’s school of a remote learning schedule.
Tuition assistance will be available through December 30, 2020 for eligible residents with school-age children, 5 to 13 years old.
Families may submit applications and Human Services will provide the tuition assistance to eligible participants until funding is exhausted. Recipients will be eligible for either full- or part-time support based on their families’ needs.
To learn more and apply visit www.ChildCareNJ.gov.
U.S. Census Deadline Extended Until End of October:
The U.S. Census deadline has been extended until the end of October.
Here’s 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.
Coronavirus Positive Tests in Oakland:
Today the Borough of Oakland was notified by the Bergen County Health Department that there are a total of 260 individuals in Oakland who tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Bergen County has a total of 22,290 positive Coronavirus Cases, and the State of NJ has 202,100 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.