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Fighting COVID-19
Resources for Plainfield Residents
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Greetings!
Twenty-Five (25) New Cases of COVID-19 in Plainfield
December 16, 2020
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Since our last update on Tuesday, December 15, there are twenty-five (25) new COVID-19 cases to report. An additional twenty-six (26) persons have been quarantined. Two (2) COVID-19 related fatalities were reported today.
Between March 16, 2020 to September 30, 2020 there were two thousand, four hundred and sixty-five (2465) positive cases. Since October 1, 2020, there have been one thousand, four hundred and nineteen (1419) positive COVID-19 cases, four thousand, one hundred and twenty-nine (4129) persons placed in quarantine, and eight (8) COVID-19 related fatalities.
Total overall number of positive COVID-19 cases since March 16, 2020: Three thousand, eight hundred and eighty-four (3884)
Total overall number of persons placed in quarantine since March 16, 2020: Nine thousand, seven hundred and eighty-eight (9788)
Total overall number of fatalities since March 16, 2020: One hundred and twenty-one (121)
Free COVID-19 testing at Kean University is now operating on an extended schedule to accommodate Union County residents. Testing is on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The test will also provide results for Influenza A and B (flu). Insurance is not required.
Governor Phil Murphy recently lowered the limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings due to rising COVID-19 cases across the state. The indoor gathering limit is now 10 persons, and outdoor gatherings are now limited to 25 persons. Please keep this in mind during the upcoming holidays.
The flu season is upon us, and I want to remind all Plainfield residents to continue taking the utmost precautions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus as well as the flu. Let’s wear our masks each time we leave our homes, continue to social distance, wash hands regularly, and avoid gatherings with large crowds. These precautionary measures have been proven to counteract the spread of both these potentially deadly viruses. The health and well-being of our community is priority number one.
At City Hall we’re open for business and maintaining essential services while taking steps to safeguard the health of our employees. We encourage you to try and complete your business online as much as possible. If you can’t find what you want online, please give us a call before coming to City Hall, chances are we can get the information to you and save you the trip.
While this crisis lasts, we will be sharing this resource edition of our newsletter every Wednesday. Please stay tuned and share this information with your loved ones and friends.
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Stay safe and may God continue to bless you.
Creating One Plainfield. One Future.
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Queridos amigos y vecinos,
Veinticinco (25) Nuevos Casos de COVID-19 en Plainfield
16 de diciembre de 2020
Queridos amigos y vecinos,
Desde nuestra ultima actualización el martes, 15 de diciembre, hay veinticinco (25) nuevos casos de COVID-19 que reportar. Veintiseis (26) personas adicionales fueron puestas en cuarentena. Entre el 16 de marzo de 2020 al 30 de septiembre de 2020 hubo dos mil cuatrocientos sesenta y cinco (2465) casos positivos. Desde el 1 de octubre de 2020, ha habido mil cuatrocientos diecinueve (1419) casos positivos de COVID-19, cuatro mil cientos veintinueve (4129) personas colocadas en cuarentena, y ocho (8) muertes relacionadas con COVID-19.
Número total de casos positivos de COVID-19 desde el 16 de marzo de 2020: Tres mil ochocientos ochenta y cuatro (3884)
Número total de personas recuperadas desde el 16 de marzo de 2020: Tres mil doscientas cincuenta y tres (3253)
Número total de personas puestas en cuarentena desde el 16 de marzo de 2020:
Nueve mil setecientos ochenta y ocho (9788)
Número total de personas fuera de cuarentena desde el 16 de marzo de 2020: Ocho mil doscientas cincuenta y ocho (8258)
Número total de muertes desde el 16 de marzo de 2020: Ciento veintiuno (121)
Las pruebas de COVID-19 gratuitas en la Universidad de Kean ahora están operando en un horario extendido para adaptarse a los residentes del condado de Union. Los exámenes son los lunes, miércoles y viernes de 9:00 AM a 4:00 PM y los jueves de 9:00 AM a 2:30 PM. La prueba también proporcionará resultados para la influenza A y B (gripe). No se requiere seguro.
El gobernador Phil Murphy recientemente redujo los límites para las reuniones en interiores y exteriores debido al aumento de casos de COVID-19 en todo el estado. El límite de reuniones en interiores ahora es de 10 personas, y las reuniones al aire libre ahora están limitadas a 25 personas. Tenga esto en cuenta durante las próximas vacaciones.
La temporada de gripe está sobre nosotros, y quiero recordarles a todos los residentes de Plainfield que continúen tomando las mayores precauciones para prevenir la propagación del virus COVID-19 y la gripe. Usemos nuestras máscaras cada vez que salgamos de nuestros hogares, continuemos con el distanciamiento social, lavemos las manos con regularidad y evitemos reuniones con grandes multitudes. Se ha demostrado que estas medidas de precaución contrarrestan la propagación de estos dos virus potencialmente mortales. La salud y el bienestar de nuestra comunidad es la prioridad número uno.
En el ayuntamiento estamos abiertos y mantenemos los servicios esenciales mientras tomamos medidas para salvaguardar la salud de nuestros empleados. Le recomendamos que intente completar su negocio en línea tanto como sea posible. Si no puede encontrar lo que busca en línea, por favor llámenos antes de venir al Ayuntamiento, lo más probable es que podamos entregarle la información y ahorrarle el viaje.
Mientras dure esta crisis, compartiremos esta edición de recursos de nuestro boletín todos los miércoles. Estén atentos y compartan esta información con sus seres queridos y amigos.
Manténgase a salvo y que Dios continúe bendiciéndole.
Sinceramente,
Adrian O. Mapp, Alcalde
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 16, 2020
Contact: Jerrel Harvey
Press Office: Governor's Office
Governor Murphy Declares State of Emergency In Response to Expected Winter Storm
State Offices to Close Beginning at 1:00 P.M. Today for Non-Weather Essential Personnel
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today declared that New Jersey will enter a state of emergency beginning Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in response to the expected winter storm. The storm is anticipated to start in the late morning and hazardous conditions may continue through Thursday evening. Executive Order No. 208 declares a state of emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey, allowing resources to be deployed throughout the state during the duration of the storm. The Governor has also initiated a staggered closing for state offices beginning at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon. The early dismissal does not include weather-essential employees, who shall remain until the normal close of business. Private companies and businesses should dismiss their employees at their own discretion
“Heavy snow and high winds are expected in many parts of the state today," said Governor Murphy. “Safety is our top priority. We ask that residents stay off of the roads as we deploy resources to clear snow.”
“New Jersey’s transportation agencies are prepared and ready for the storm. NJDOT, the Turnpike Authority and SJTA combined are activating nearly 4,000 plows and spreaders,” said Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti. “We ask the public to stay off the roads during the storm so our crews can do their jobs to get the highways clear.”
"Troopers throughout the state are ready to assist residents and commuters both on and off of the highways for the duration of this storm should the need arise," said Colonel Patrick Callahan of the New Jersey State Police. "But we cannot do it without the help of our communities. Please use caution if you must travel and prepare emergency kits for use at home and in your vehicle.”
“This is a major winter storm event and, as always, the BPU is in close contact with the utilities,” said James Giuliano, Director of Reliability and Security at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. “The predicted heavy wet snow and wind does have strong potential to impact trees and utility lines, causing outages. We encourage residents and businesses to make preparations for potential loss of service by charging cell phones, computers and other devices and have spare batteries for flashlights. Report any outages as soon as possible and please use extreme care when using any generators, and assume every downed wire is live and avoid that area. The utilities will restore power as quickly and safely as possible. Above all, stay safe.”
“NJOHSP works closely with critical infrastructure operators and our partners to prepare for all hazards. It continues during the fight against COVID and as we prepare for New Jersey’s first significant snowfall of the season,” said Jared M. Maples, Director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. “True to form, 2020 has presented us with yet another challenge. As always, we’re working with our partners to minimize the effects of this storm, and doing so while still in the fight against a global pandemic and monitoring for other potential threats. Staying home and off the roads will help us do that.”
Parts of New Jersey are expected to experience heavy snow. To prepare for the winter storm, the New Jersey State Police will activate the State Emergency Operations Center in order to monitor the storm. The New Jersey Department of Transportation will also deploy nearly 4,000 plows and spreaders to keep roads and communities safe.
The Governor encourages New Jerseyans to visit ready.nj.gov for important weather updates and safety information. New Jersey residents should also pay attention to local forecasts, warnings, and watches.
For those living in Central and Southern New Jersey, visit the U.S. National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly at http://www.weather.gov/phi/
For those living in Northern New Jersey and the New York Metro area, visit the U.S. National Weather Service New York, N.Y. at http://www.weather.gov/okx/
Important Tips to Remember When Preparing for Winter Weather:
- Secure loose items in your yard such as trash cans, children's toys, and lawn decorations.
- Build an emergency kit that includes supplies for the whole family, including pets. Due to COVID-19 there are a few updates to preparing for this winter season such as including hand soap, hand sanitizer, disinfectant supplies and cloth face coverings in your emergency kits/go-bags.
- Have cash on hand. If the power is out, so are the ATMs and credit card machines.
- Know how to report a power outage to your utility company.
- Know where your utility shut off valves (gas, electric, water) are and how to use them.
- NEVER use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, sheds, or similar areas, even when using fans or opening doors and windows for ventilation. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these areas and can linger for hours, even after the generator has shut off.
- Be sure to keep an adequate amount of gas in your car.
- Be sure to check on friends and neighbors who have access or functional needs. Due to COVID-19, in person visits may not be ideal under certain circumstances. Please adhere to social distancing guidelines and wear a mask. Use other means of communication such as phone, text or video chat to check on neighbors and help prepare them.
- Be sure to have extra medications on hand and keep them in a water-resistant container.
- Get all of your vital records and insurance papers together now. Keep them in a water-resistant container. If you can, scan and email them to yourself so you have a copy of important numbers and policies, etc.
- Charge your cell phones and try not to use them if the power goes out.
A copy of Executive Order No. 208 can be found here.
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Code Blue Warming Centers |
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Mount Olive Baptist Church will take walk-ins from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM at 216 Liberty Street in Plainfield
Residents can also report to the Social Services office at the Gerald Green Union County Building on 200 West 2nd St Plainfield from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
After hours they can dial 211 and ask for a Code Blue, or they can report to the Plainfield Police Department and ask for a Code Blue and arrangements for shelter will be provided.
A warming center will also be open at the Senior Center at 400 E. Front St from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Winter Weather Advisories / Service Modifications |
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Due to the impending winter storm, please note that the following cancellations or suspensions of County events and services:
- Berkeley Heights Walkup – Cancelled on Thursday, residents can visit any of other walkups
- Kean Drive-Thru – Cancelled for Thursday Those with appointments were rescheduled to Friday
- Paratransit Services / Route 22 Shuttle – Suspended on Thursday. Services will be active until 6pm on Wednesday
- Meals on Wheels program – will not deliver meals on Thursday. Meal delivery will be doubled on Wednesday
- Individuals who are in need of shelter – during or just prior to the storm can call the Division of Social Services 908-965-2700 and transportation will be arranged as needed.
- County Clerk Passport Offices – will be closed on Thursday in both Elizabeth and Westfield
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Rail Service will Operate on a Severe Weather Schedule; Bus and Light Rail will run Regular Weekday service as Weather Conditions Permit Essential Travel Only is Strongly Advised
NEWARK, NJ — NJ TRANSIT buses, light rail and Access Link will operate on a regular weekday schedule for as long as weather and road conditions allow. Rail service will run on a Level 2 Severe Weather Schedule due to the predicted severe winter storm starting tomorrow. Customers should expect delays, detours and potential service cancellations if storm conditions intensify. Level 2 Severe Weather Schedules can be found by clicking here.
For the safety of our customers and employees, weather conditions may require temporary service suspensions. Should that occur, customers will be provided with a minimum of four hours’ notice to allow for sufficient time to make return travel arrangements. Customers are encouraged to continuously monitor njtransit.com for the latest service information.
For more information please click here or see below.
COVID-19 INITIATIVES: NJ TRANSIT “YOUR RIDE TO RECOVERY” GUIDE:
Our highest priority is the health and safety of customers and employees. To do that, NJ TRANSIT is taking any and all measures to continue to make the system as safe as possible, the agency is reinforcing a “shared responsibility”approach that relies on customers and employers doing their part as well.
The NJ TRANSIT “YOUR RIDE TO RECOVERY” GUIDE focuses on our commitment to six areas: Service,Cleanliness, Distancing, Communication, Protective Equipment & Public Safety and Screening & Testing that you can read or download here.
Lastly, please continue to share the following information with your constituents and communities:
NJ TRANSIT REQUIRES ALL RIDERS TO WEAR A FACE COVERING.
NJ TRANSIT will continue to respond to the latest on COVID-19 with customer and employee safety as a top priority and keep you informed of our response.
We thank you in advance for sharing this important information with your constituents and respective communities as it boosts NJ TRANSIT’s efforts. Furthermore, we thank you for your continued support.
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Important Announcement from NJ American Water |
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𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗝 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿
New Jersey American Water has turned off ground water facilities and is now using surface water facilities to serve customers in Green Brook, Warren, Watchung, Plainfield, North Plainfield, Fanwood, Scotch Plains and Mountainside.
Customers may temporarily experience cloudy or discolored water due to this change, especially if using a home water softener.
Customers that experience discolored water should run their cold water tap until its clear. Customers should also refrain from washing clothes while the water is discolored. With this change in your water source, customers who use a home water softener should adjust their settings to bypass the softener or disable it permanently.
This is a permanent change so please make adjustments accordingly.
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Get Your Flu Shots in Plainfield! |
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The last day to get your flu shot is this Friday December 18, 2020. |
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Plainfield and Union County COVID-19 & Flu Testing |
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Plainfield COVID-19 Relief Fund/ UEZ Relief Fund |
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The goal of the Plainfield COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund is to provide assistance to residents who are experiencing economic hardship as a result of this pandemic. The emergency relief will assist with rent or mortgage payments, utilities, food, or other items deemed as essential. We are committed to supporting our residents during this challenging time. To date, 47 Plainfield residents have received assistance through the fund.
In order to qualify applicants must provide the following:
1. Proof of Residency
2. Proof of Hardship
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Skip the Trip to City Hall |
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Plainfield Action Services |
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Free Breakfast & Lunch for Plainfield's Youth |
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School meals are still being offered at all schools.
Evening Grab N Go meals are now being offered. The serving time will be 4PM -6PM at PHS, Emerson, and Washington Elementary schools, every Monday evening and Thursday evening. This service is being offered to help parents that are unable to pick up meals during the normal midday times. Parents and students will receive multiple days worth of meals.
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Partnership with Evangel Church | Just Text HOPE! |
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Since many of our residents may be without food and other necessary supplies during this crisis, we have partnered with Evangel Church to have boxes of hope delivered to our vulnerable residents in our community. These supplies are ONLY for vulnerable residents including the elderly, quarantined, or individuals who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. If you fall under these categories, please 𝐓𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝟗𝟎𝟖-𝟑𝟐𝟓-𝟓𝟏𝟔𝟑 to have a box of hope containing much needed supplies delivered to your door.
𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 - 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥!
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Dado que muchos de nuestros residentes pueden estar sin alimentos y otros suministros necesarios durante esta crisis, nos hemos asociado con Evangel Church para entregar cajas de esperanza a las personas que necesitan. Los suministros son solamente para las personas en cuarentena, individuales mayores, o individuales que han perdido su trabajo. Se les pide que manden un mensaje de texto con el escrito "HOPE" al 908-325-5163 para que reciban una caja de esperanza que contenga los suministros necesarios en su puerta.
Tenga en cuenta que este es un número de solo texto. ¡No llames!
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Emergency Food Distribution Walk-Up and Drive Through Events | December 19 |
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Youth Employment Services |
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Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce the launch of “Youth Forward,” a new service that connects Union County residents ages 14-24 with job placements, internships, tutoring, GED services, career and college counseling, and training and certification courses.
“Youth Forward is tailored to the 14-24 age group in recognition of the unique needs, circumstances, and opportunities for young people to find their footing in the economic life of Union County,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella.
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Freeholder Board Announces New
“Rest Easy Caregivers Grant Program”
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New grant program authorizes Federal CARES Act funding to assist families of children with disabilities & special needs.
Union County, NJ – The Union County Freeholder Board is pleased to announce the new “Rest Easy Caregivers” grant opportunities for families in need of assistance in caring for children with disabilities and special needs during the COVID-19 outbreak. Approximately $1 million of Federal CARES Act dollars with fund the grant program.
“The Rest Easy Caregivers grant program is designed to help families who have been impacted by the COVID 19 crisis to care for their children with disabilities,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “With a trained respite care worker to assist them, parents can make time to pursue employment opportunities and tend to tasks that require them to be outside of the home.”
“The Freeholder board is dedicated to finding ways to help all of our residents during this time of crisis, and the new grant program focuses on the challenges faced by families with special needs children. It is the result of many conversations I have had with special education educators, parents and caregivers, who are searching for resources that support the ability of school-age special needs children and young adults to continue learning and making progress from home, until they can return to their classorooms. The funds will provide additional assistance to Union County students who are most in need, while offering caregivers an opportunity to pursue other obligations while the respite provider is there,” said Freeholder Sergio Granados, who is the liaison to the Human Services Advisory Committee.
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Amazon will be launching a fulfillment center (December 13th) in Somerset. They are looking to employ 2,000+ associates.
What Are the Requirements for Working at Amazon?
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Have a basic command of English
- Have a high school diploma, or equivalent
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Seniors Property Tax Relief and How to Qualify
Deadline Extended to December 31, 2020
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The Senior Freeze is best described as a Property Tax Reimbursement for eligible seniors and disabled persons. The amount of the tax reimbursement will be the difference between the amount of property taxes that were due and paid by the applicant for 2018 and the amount that was due and paid in 2019.
For more information on the Senior Freeze program and to find out of you’re eligible, please click here
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NJ Human Services Announces $46.6 Million More in Additional Food Assistance |
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Many NJ SNAP Recipients Will Receive Enhanced Benefits
December Payments Will Bring Supplemental Food Assistance Payments to Nearly $392.6M Since March
(TRENTON) – Many New Jerseyans who receive food assistance through the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP) will receive additional benefits in December to help address critical food needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
An additional estimated $46.6 million will be provided to about 260,000 New Jersey households for December.
SNAP supplemental payments were included in the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Once paid in December, Human Services will have provided about $392.6 million in total additional NJ SNAP benefits since March to New Jerseyans to help purchase groceries. The payments are contingent upon month-to-month United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approval. The USDA can approve supplemental SNAP payments for states as long as the federal government has declared a public health emergency and the state has issued an emergency declaration.
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Governor Murphy Marks Historic Beginning of New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccination Effort at University Hospital’s Vaccine Clinic at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School |
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COVID-19 Vaccinations for Health Care Personnel to Begin in Hospitals Across New Jersey
NEWARK – Governor Phil Murphy, joined by Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli, University Hospital President and CEO Dr. Shereef Elnahal, and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Dean Dr. Robert Johnson, today visited University Hospital’s Vaccine Clinic at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School to mark the historic beginning of New Jersey’s vaccination effort and witness the administration of the first COVID-19 vaccinations to the state’s frontline health care workers.
“This is a day that we have been waiting nearly a year for, and while we know this isn’t the end, we are witnessing, at the least, a glimmer of hope at the end of the tunnel,” said Governor Murphy. “Without question, we are still in for several hard months and we are going to face stiff headwinds from this second wave, but now our heroic frontline health care workers can begin to take care of their fellow New Jerseyans with a higher degree of confidence in their own protection.”
“Availability of a COVID-19 vaccine within the same year as the epidemic began is a huge scientific achievement, which can help us contain this virus and save lives,” said New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “We are thankful for our hospitals—who serve communities around the state—for volunteering to provide equitable and efficient access to vaccines to our valued healthcare workforce.”
“My experience during the COVID-19 pandemic has been that of so many of my healthcare peers, and during the first wave, we faced an unprecedented volume of critically ill patients from all walks of life and adult populations,” said Maritza Beniquez, Resident Nurse, Emergency Department, University Hospital and the first COVID-19 vaccine recipient in New Jersey. “As a woman of color, I stand in solidarity with my community and know that we are three times more likely to suffer the catastrophic effects of this disease. Although I am living proof that PPE functions and has kept me safe while at work, I’m honored to be the first person in New Jersey to receive this vaccine, which will limit the possibility of me contracting this disease and unknowingly transmitting it to others.”
The federal government has allocated 76,050 first doses to New Jersey for the first tranche of the Pfizer-BioNTech (ultra-cold chain) vaccine, which began arriving at acute care hospitals Monday morning. New Jersey will roll out COVID-19 vaccines step-by-step to serve all adults who live, work, or are being educated in the state. Phasing will ensure that limited vaccines are distributed in a fair and equitable manner. Phase 1A of the plan, which captures approximately 650,000 people, includes healthcare workers who are paid and unpaid persons serving in healthcare settings who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials. Acute care hospital workers at highest risk of exposure to COVID-19 will be the first to receive the vaccine.
The Department of Health issued guidance to the all acute care hospitals last week to help prepare for vaccine deployment.
Six acute care hospitals across the state— AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Cooper University Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and University Hospital— are receiving doses this week of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. By the end of the week, vaccines should be available at an additional 47 acute care hospitals that can manage the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which requires ultra-cold chain storage. While acute care hospitals will be the only points of dispensing during the first week of vaccine availability, the network will expand to additional sites like Federally Qualified Health Centers, local health departments, county sites, urgent care clinics, and pharmacies in December, pending vaccine availability.
“University Hospital has had a central role in battling the COVID-19 virus both in Newark and throughout the Garden State. With an effective vaccine now available, the hospital will continue its leadership in this pandemic, by first vaccinating our frontline healthcare heroes through Operation Warp Speed,” said Shereef Elnahal, MD, MBA, President and CEO of University Hospital. “We know that our health care workers' adoption of this vaccine will be key to convince community members to vaccinate later. Our health care heroes have been, and continue to be, trusted voices for health care in our community, and we hope that they will carry the message that these vaccines are safe and effective. Widespread vaccination is the most effective step to helping life return to a new normal, and we applaud those members of our workforce for being the first to roll up their sleeves.”
This vaccination is one of the most important steps we can take to protect us from the devastations of the COVID-19 virus,” said Dr. Robert Johnson, Dean of the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. “At this historic time, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and University Hospital are once again united to fight to reduce the spread of covid-19. I’m confident that by working together we can significantly reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.
“Throughout the pandemic, our team has continued to focus on keeping our patients, staff and community safe,” said Lori Herndon, RN, BSN, MBA, president and CEO, AtlantiCare. “Getting vaccinated is an important step in ending the far-reaching impacts of COVID-19 we’ve experienced. As leaders within our healthcare community, our team is proud to begin administering and receiving the vaccine. I am grateful for their unwavering dedication and commitment, for the collaboration with our colleagues and partners across the state, and for all those who entrust us with their care.”
“For the last 10 months, our team at Atlantic Health System has joined patients, caregivers and communities across the globe in rallying to overcome this virus. Now that we find ourselves on the verge of delivering a safe and effective vaccine, we see the light at the end of the tunnel,” said Brian Gragnolati, President & CEO, Atlantic Health System. “Yet, until there is a large enough supply of vaccine to protect everyone, we must continue to follow the guidance we know works: frequent hand washing, masking and responsible social distancing.”
“Despite the challenge of fighting an historic deadly pandemic, we should all take a moment to be grateful that we are living at a time when we can avail ourselves of tremendous health care from remarkable medical professionals and a breakthrough vaccine from dedicated researchers to potentially put an end to COVID-19 in record time,” said Kevin O’Dowd, Co-CEO of Cooper University Health Care.
“We celebrate this astonishing achievement of developing a safe and effective vaccine in record time,” said Robert C. Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health.“We are excited to be part of history as we start the process of vaccinating the people of New Jersey. It’s imperative that we remain vigilant in our fight against this global enemy and on behalf of families, our communities and our healthcare heroes.”
“Throughout the pandemic, New Jersey’s health care providers together continue to help patients fight for their lives. At RWJBarnabas Health, our frontline workers have selflessly and tirelessly been caring for the communities we serve,” said Barry H. Ostrowsky, President and Chief Executive Officer of RWJBarnabas Health. “We’re profoundly grateful to be able to offer our healthcare heroes this vaccine, which will keep them safe and protect their families and their patients.”
Phase 1A will also include long-term care residents, who are adults who live in facilities that provide a range of services, including medical and personal care, to persons who are unable to live independently. Long-term care facilities will be served on-site through a pharmacy partnership supported by the CDC.
In advance of administration of the first doses in New Jersey, the New Jersey Department of Health’s COVID-19 Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) reviewed the Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use authorization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s usage guidance for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. The PAC includes New Jersey-specific experts representing both geographic and professional diversity. The current membership includes state officials, epidemiology and immunization experts, public health professionals, health systems and health practitioners, local health champions, infectious and chronic disease providers, ethics and legal experts, equity and inclusion leaders, academics, and health quality advisors.
Biographies and headshots for the recipients can be found here.
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Mayor Adrian O. Mapp and the City of Plainfield are committed to making it as easy as possible to report concerns in your city. To that end, we've partnered with REPORT IT, which is now live in Plainfield and ready to be used as an important supplemental reporting tool.
Report it makes community reporting easier than ever! Residents and visitors can download the app by scanning the barcode below or by going to your phone's app store. Your reports will be submitted to the appropriate city department, and the city will work to resolve the issue or complaint.
You have the power to be the eyes and ears of our city! Your reports can greatly increase the quality of life in Plainfield. Let's work together to keep our city safe- If you see it, say it with Report It.
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As we navigate these uncertain times please know that everyone at City Hall is working to ensure that you are safe, secure and healthy. If you need anything addition please contact us at 908.753.3000. |
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