A Message from Mayor Joanne Minichetti:

There have been questions and concern about the Novel Coronavirus as it enters the U.S.  Information on the virus and preventative measures from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) can be found on the Borough website, www.usrtoday.org under Recent News.  The Borough contracts with the County of Bergen for health services and we are closely following information and guidelines provided by both the CDC, the NJ Dept of Health and the County Health Dept.  

Important things to know include:

– Wash your hands with warm water and soap frequently and thoroughly.  

– Avoid close contact with people who are sick

– Stay at home if you are feeling sick

– Clean and disinfect commonly used areas such as doorknobs, cell phones etc

– Have supplies, such as prescriptions and non-perishable food, on hand in the event of needing to stay at home for a period of time.  

On February 29, the NJ Dept. of Health opened a Novel Coronavirus Call Center, 1-800-222-1222, available for the public to ask questions about the Coronavirus.  

Our Police, Ambulance Corps, Board of Health and Office of Emergency Management are working together and are prepared to reduce risk and help prevent the spread of this virus as well as others including the flu.

Have general questions about COVID-19? Call the public hotline!

Call the NJ COVID-19 & Poison Center Public Hotline at

1-800-962-1253 or 1-800-222-1222

Trained professionals are standing by to answer your call 24/7 OR visit nj.gov/health

NOTE: Hotline is not to locate testing, to get test results, or for medical advice

https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml

Updates:  

3-11-20 – All Bergen County-operated senior activity centers will close to prevent the spread of coronavirus until further notice as of 5 p.m., officials announced Wednesday, March 11.

3-12-20 – Click Here for a Message from Mayor Minichetti

3-13-20 – Click here for cancellation updates

3-15-20 – Coronavirus Update March 15- Note to Parents

3-16-20 – Coronavirus Update from Governor Murphy

3-16-20 – Click here for Executive Order regarding closure of businesses county-wide

3-17-20 – PSE&G Implements Operational Updates to Continue to Safeguard Customer and Employee Health

3-18-20 – O&R, Rockland Electric to Close Customer Walk-In Business Centers

3-18-20 – Park Closure

3-19-20 – A Note from Mayor Minichetti

3-19-20 – Tedesco Rescinds Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency in Bergen County At the Request of the Governor

3-19-20 – Coronavirus Update

3-20-20 – A Coronavirus Testing Site has been opened at Bergen Community College

3-20-20 – Help Fight Medicare Fraud

3-21-20 – Frequently Asked Questions: Healthcare Personnel and COVID-19

3-21-20 – Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance on Deferring Tax Payments Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

3-21-20 – Governor Murphy Announces Statewide Stay at Home Order, Closure of All Non-Essential Retail Businesses

3-24-20 – An Update from Mayor Joanne Minichetti

3-27-20 – Executive Order regarding County Park Closures

3-28-20 – A Note from Mayor Joanne Minichetti

4-3-20 – Important information regarding financial support for individuals and businesses

4-3-20 – Domestic Violence Assistance

4-3-20 – Mental Health Services

4-6-20 – A Note from Mayor Joanne Minichetti

4-8-20 – Click here for COVID-19 Resources for Businesses

4-11-20 – A Note from Mayor Joanne Minichetti

4-18-20 –  A Note from Mayor Joanne Minichetti

4-18-20 – Bergen County Expanded Access to Testing

4-19-20 –Governor Murphy, Governor Cuomo, Governor Lamont, Governor Wolf, Governor Carney, Governor Raimondo and Governor Baker Announce Appointees to Multi-State Council to Get People Back to Work and Restore the Economy

4-21-20 – COVID-19 Navigating Unemployment A great overview from Assemblyman Kevin Rooney

4-22-20 – COVID-19 HELPLINES AND RESOURCES

4-24-20 – A Note from Mayor Joanne Minichetti

4-29-20 – 2nd Quarter Tax Information Update

4-29-20 – Executive Order 130 – COVID19 (Extend Date For Second Quarter Tax Payment)

4-30-20 – NJ State and Bergen County Parks to Reopen Saturday, May 2nd

5-02-20 – Resolution 63-20 Extending Q2 Tax Grace Period to 6.1.2020

5-6-20 – Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey Another 30 Days

5-6-20 – Executive Order NO. 138

5-13-20 – Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Permitting Resumption of Non-Essential Construction, Curbside Pickup at Non-Essential Retail Businesses, and Gatherings in Cars

5-16-20 – Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Allowing Elective Surgeries and Invasive Procedures to Resume on May 26

5-16-20 – Executive Order NO. 145

5-29-20 – Alternatives to Traditional Commencement Ceremonies 

6-1-20 – Stage 2 Reopening to Begin June 15th

The websites below will be updated on a regular basis, as new information comes in:

COVID-19 Information Hub

COVID-19 Rumor Control and Disinformation Updates

https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/departments-and-services/about-health-services 

https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/03/nj-has-declared-a-state-of-emergency-as-coronavirus-cases-continue-to-mount-what-does-it-mean.html

https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/pdf/EO-103.pdf

https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/health-promotion/2019-novel-corona-virus