COVID-19 Information Update
We sincerely hope everyone is staying safe and well-informed in this troubling time. Below, we have compiled some information regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic here in New Jersey. The most recently updated information has been bolded.
Information from the New Jersey State Government:
You can continue to visit the New Jersey State Department of Health COVID-19 Dashboard for data on COVID-19’s spread in New Jersey. You can visit their main COVID-19 page for information on protecting yourself and others.
If you or someone you know has further questions, you can place a call 24/7 to the NJ COVID-19 & Poison Center Public Hotline at 1-800-962-1253, Text NJCOVID to 898-211, or call 211.
Governor Murphy has passed various executive orders to protect New Jersey residents, including one allowing for more the expansion of outdoor sports. You can read this and other executive orders here.
The Governor has also revealed a 3 Stage Plan for reopening New Jersey, which you can read more about here. You can learn specific dates of the next steps in Stage 2 here.
Information from the Bergen County Government:
Bergen County has a free testing site at New Bridge Medical Center, which you can read more about here (the testing site at Bergen Community College has closed).
Information about COVID-19 can be found on the Bergen County website (la información está disponible en español).
If you or someone you know has further questions, you can place a call to the BCDHS Health & Safety Hotline at 201-225-7000 (after hours and weekends call 201-785-8505). For emotional support, please call 866-202-HELP(4357) or visit njmentalhealthcares.org.
Able to donate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for local hospitals? You can bring your supplies to the Bergen County Annex Building.
Information from the Centers for Disease Control:
As always, you can view the latest information released by the CDC here, and you can also sign up to receive updates by email.
This is a difficult time for all of us. You can find information on Stress and Coping with a Traumatic Event on the CDC website as well.
Confused about some aspects of the fight against the spread of COVID-19? Read definitions and guides for contact tracing, social distancing, and more on the CDC website.
The CDC also offers guides to everyday activities, including this general protection guide, resources on planning events, hiring in-home services, and more.
Need Help?
If you are a senior citizen and therefore at higher risk from COVID-19, stores have set up senior citizen shopping hours early in the morning to help protect our most vulnerable community members.
You can view this graphic for more information on how the COVID-19 outbreak interacts with New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave and Unemployment Laws. Further updates are being regularly posted to the NJ Department of Labor website.
If you are having trouble accessing food, here is a list of locations and contact information for food pantries across Bergen County.
The CDC has also released a resource guide for people experiencing homelessness at this time.
For more information, please follow any of the links above, or visit the New Jersey State Library website. We will continue to post updates as we are able and as the situation develops.
Thank you, and be well,
Charlie, Library Assistant