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Fighting COVID-19
Resources for Plainfield Residents
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Greetings!
Since our last update on Tuesday, April 27, there are twelve (12) new COVID-19 cases to report. An additional twenty-two (22) persons have been quarantined. Thankfully, there are no fatalities to report today.
As of today, five thousand, eight hundred and sixty-eight (5,868) residents have recovered and twelve thousand, four hundred and nineteen (12,419) residents are out of quarantine.
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The vaccine offers a promise of returning to normalcy however, until we are all vaccinated, it is important that we get tested if we experience any COVID-19 symptoms. We should continue to wear face masks, limit indoor gatherings, and practice social distancing while in public. New cases have slowed, but we need to stay the course. Let us each do our part to protect our family, friends and community.
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,
Desde nuestra última actualización el martes, 27 de abril, hay doce (12) nuevos casos de COVID-19 que informar. Otras veintidos (22) personas han sido puestas en cuarentena. Hoy, no hay fallecimiento que reportar.
A día de hoy, cinco mil ochocientos sesenta y ocho (5,868) residentes se han recuperado, y doce mil cuatrocientos diecinueve (12,419) residentes están fuera de cuarentena.
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La vacuna ofrece la promesa de volver a la normalidad, sin embargo, hasta que todos estemos vacunados, es importante que nos hagamos la prueba si experimentamos algún síntoma de COVID-19. Debemos seguir usando máscaras faciales, limitar las reuniones en interiores y practicar el distanciamiento social en público. Los casos nuevos se han ralentizado, pero debemos mantener el rumbo. Hagamos cada uno su parte para proteger a nuestra familia, amigos y comunidad.
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.
Creando Un Plainfield. Un Futuro.
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City Council Budget Session | Tonight at 7:00pm |
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A City Council's Budget Deliberation Session will be held tonight, April 28th at 7:00pm via the Zoom Platform.
The Departments presenting their budgets will be Finance, Economic Development and Communications & Technology.
Use the below link to view the meeting:
Meeting ID: 991 0195 5881
Or Dial +1 312-626-6799 or +1 929 205 6099
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Join Us at the Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Rushmore Recreational Complex on May 1st |
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Join us on Saturday, May 1st for the opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Rushmore Recreational Complex at 12:00pm.
- Please note that social distancing protocols will be adhered to
- Face masks/coverings must be worn
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Doctor Warns People Skipping Second Vaccine
Dose Give Up Their Immunity
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Update from New Jersey Department of Health
on the Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine
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Facebook Live Event Tonight at 7:00pm
Topic - Why Should I Take the Vaccine
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Join Faith and Community Leaders along with Medical and Public Health Professionals tonight, April 28th at 7:00pm to discuss the topic "Why Should I Take the Vaccine". |
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Get Tested and Vaccinated for COVID-19 |
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Effective April 19th, eligibility expanded to include all individuals age 16+ with parental consent. The Pfizer vaccine is the only one currently approved for this age group. To register for the vaccine through the state, please click here. All Union County residents can follow this link, https://ucnjvaccine.org/, to schedule a vaccination appointment. ID showing proof of age required.
You can also pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine with the State of NJ at https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine. As additional information becomes available, we will keep you updated.
Hackensack Meridian Health is offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all eligible New Jersey residents, students and workers. Anyone 16 & older who lives, works or studies in New Jersey is eligible.
Appointments are available at 11 sites throughout New Jersey. Use the below link to register:
In addition, free COVID-19 testing at Kean University is operating on Mondays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Please visit UCNJ.org for more information. The test will also provide results for Influenza A and B (flu). Insurance is not required.
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A partir del 19 de abril, la elegibilidad se amplió para incluir a todas las personas mayores de 16 años con el consentimiento de los padres. La vacuna Pfizer es la única actualmente aprobada para este grupo de edad.
Se requiere identificación que muestre prueba de edad.
A medida que haya información adicional disponible, lo mantendremos actualizado.
Hackensack Meridian Health ofrece la vacuna COVID-19 a todos los residentes, estudiantes y trabajadores elegibles de Nueva Jersey. Cualquier persona mayor de 16 años que viva, trabaje o estudie en Nueva Jersey es elegible. Las citas están disponibles en 11 sitios en todo Nueva Jersey. Utilice el siguiente enlace para registrarse:
Las pruebas gratuitas de COVID-19 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 de 8:00AM a 12:00PM y jueves de 8:30AM a 12:00PM. Visite UCNJ.org para obtener más información. La prueba también proporcionará resultados para la influenza A y B (gripe). No se requiere seguro.
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COVID-19 Resources for Plainfield's Seniors |
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What You Can Do Once You've Been Vaccinated |
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Union County COVID-19 Resources |
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Union County Call Center for Seniors |
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In order to better assist seniors 65 years of age and older, and those who may not have internet access, the Union County Board of County Commissioners announced the opening on Friday, January 29th of a COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center for residents to schedule an appointment.
The Union County COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center will also work to answer questions from residents who need more information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, and can also help arrange transportation if necessary for residents with a confirmed vaccination appointment.
The phone number is 908-613-7VAX (7829), and the hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. -7:00 P.M. and Saturdays from 9:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.
Within the hotline system, there will be tailored assistance for:
- Seniors over 65 years of age;
- Those in the 18-64 age range with qualifying medical conditions who may lack internet access;
- Residents who need assistance in Spanish;
- Residents who may need assistance with transportation to and from vaccination sites
Those currently eligible to receive the vaccination are individuals ages 65 and older, persons 18-64 with high-risk medical conditions, uniformed police officers, firefighters, health care workers and others identified in Group 1A.
Those wishing to make an appointment online for the Union County Vaccination center may also do so at www.ucnj.org
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FEMA Funeral Reimbursement Program |
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The FEMA Funeral Reimbursement Program will launch in a week or two. FEMA is reimbursing up to $7,000.00 for COVID-19 funerals. Any family member who paid for a funeral. Please keep funeral documentation.
Who is Eligible?
To be eligible for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions:
- The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
- The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19.
- The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.
- There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.
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El Programa de Reembolso de Funerales de FEMA se lanzará en una semana o dos. FEMA está reembolsando hasta $ 7,000.00 por funerales COVID-19. Cualquier miembro de la familia que pagó por un funeral. Conserve la documentación del funeral.
¿Quien es elegible?
Para ser elegible para asistencia funeraria, debe cumplir con estas condiciones:
- La muerte debe haber ocurrido en los Estados Unidos, incluidos los territorios de los EE. UU. Y el Distrito de Columbia.
- El certificado de defunción debe indicar que la muerte se atribuyó a COVID-19.
- El solicitante debe ser ciudadano estadounidense, ciudadano no ciudadano o extranjero calificado que haya incurrido en gastos funerarios después del 20 de enero de 2020.
- No existe ningún requisito para que la persona fallecida sea ciudadana estadounidense, nacional no ciudadana o extranjera calificada.
Asistencia funeraria COVID-19:
http://FEMA.gov https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
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Union County Board of Commissioners Announce COVID-19 Vaccination Program to Start Today for Homebound Residents |
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Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Commissioners today announced the beginning of its Homebound Vaccination Program in an effort to vaccinate its residents who are unable to leave their homes.
“Our most vulnerable communities must not be left behind and the effort to vaccinate the homebound is critical to the success of overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Commissioner Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “This is a major step forward as we continue to build toward herd immunity in Union County.”
Commissioner Sergio Granados, who is the Chairman of the County’s Public Safety Committee which oversees the response to the pandemic, said: “I am excited to announce the homebound program. We have been working through our County’s Human Services and Public Safety Department to develop this program and serve residents, beginning at age 18 and older. We won’t stop until we vaccinate all of Union County’s homebound residents who want a vaccination and who are among the most vulnerable to the virus.”
The program will be administered through the County’s Human Services Department. The
nurse-led teams will begin vaccinating the homebound Wednesday (tomorrow) in three towns, Clark, Garwood and Cranford, and will move on to other towns after that. The County is partnering with the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey, Holy Redeemer Visiting Nurses and Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey to offer the program.
The County has identified and targeted well over 2,000 residents through a number of resources in all 21 municipalities thus far, according to Human Services Director Debbie-Ann Anderson.
Residents who are homebound and wish to receive a COVID-19 vaccination may call the County’s Division on Aging and Disability Resources at 1-888-280-8226 between the hours of 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Currently, the County will begin by offering the Moderna vaccination, and then transition into the Johnson and Johnson one-shot vaccination.
You are considered to be homebound (18 years and older) if any of the following categories apply:
a) The person’s doctor believes that their health or illness could get worse if they leave the home.
b) The person requires the help of another person and/or medical equipment to leave the home, or finds it difficult to leave the home and typically cannot do so.
c) The person is served by a home health care organization.
d) The person is served by social services agencies (e.g. non-medical home care, Meals on Wheels, Community Action Programs, Paratransit services, etc.).
e) The person is physically or intellectually disabled.
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Small Businesses in New Jersey Can Receive
65% Discount on PPE Products
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Department of Children & Families | Children's System of Care Public Awareness |
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New Jersey's Children's System of Care (CSOC), through the Department of Children and Families, is the state agency serving children and youth with emotional or behavioral challenges, substance use issues, or living and thriving with developmental disabilities. We serve children, youth and their families through wraparound services, peer supports, mobile response and stabilization, and in-home, in-community and out-of-home programs. If your child is in need of assistance, don't wait. Call CSOC today -- (877) 652-7624.
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Mayor's Wellness Campaign | Vaccination Program |
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Skip the Trip to City Hall |
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Governor Murphy Announces Loosening of
COVID-19 Restrictions
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Over 2.7 Million New Jerseyans are Fully Vaccinated and Over Four Million Have
Received Their First Shot
Changes Will Include Higher Outdoor Gathering Limits, Increased Capacity at Outdoor Venues and Indoor Catered Events, and Guidance for Graduations and Proms
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TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced the easing of restrictions for a variety of activities and higher outdoor capacity limits, effective May 10. The changes, which include higher outdoor gathering limits, higher large venue outdoor capacities, higher maximum capacities for private catered events, and more, come as COVID-19 metrics are on the decline and as more New Jerseyans continue to receive COVID-19 vaccines.
“Our robust COVID-19 vaccination program is starting to show results through lower COVID-19 case metrics including a decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations,” said Governor Murphy. “This allows us to take steps so that New Jerseyans can have a much more normal summer including allowing for students to celebrate important milestones and events like graduations and proms in-person. We hope to announce further reopening steps in the coming weeks as more and more state residents get vaccinated.”
“The continued cooperation with public health preventive measures and increasing vaccination rates among New Jersey residents allows for this easing of restrictions in the state,” said New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “We encourage all residents 16 and older to get a COVID-19 vaccine. It will not only protect you, but it will help us drive down community spread, so we can reopen the state further.”
The changes include:
Outdoor Gatherings
The outdoor gathering limit will be raised to 500 persons from 200 persons. COVID-19 metrics will continue to be evaluated with the hope of raising the limit again, perhaps considerably, prior to Memorial Day.
Large Venue Outdoor Capacity
Outdoor capacity limits will be raised to 50% capacity for venues with 1,000 fixed seats or more. The current limit is 30% capacity for venues with 2,500 fixed seats or more. All attendees at these events are required to be six feet apart from other attendees, except that individuals who purchase or reserve tickets together may be seated together, but must be six feet away from all other groups or individuals in all directions.
Maximum Capacity for Indoor Certain Indoor Activities
Capacity limits for indoor private catered events, including proms, will be raised to 50% capacity of the room in which the event is being held with a maximum of 250 individuals. The current limit is 35% capacity of the room in which the event is held with a maximum of 150 individuals. These events must continue to follow all indoor dining protocols.
The limit for political events, weddings, funerals, memorial services, and performances occurring indoors will similarly increase to 50% capacity with a maximum of 250 individuals. Indoor religious services will continue to operate at 50% capacity, without a numerical cap.
Dance Floors at Indoor Catered Events
Dance floors will be permitted to open at indoor private catered events, including proms with masking and social distancing requirements in place. Dance floors will remain closed at bars and other related businesses, such as nightclubs.
Graduations and Proms
Schools and universities will be able to utilize the newly-raised outdoor gathering and large venue capacity limits to hold more robust graduation ceremonies. Proms will benefit from the increases to indoor private catered event capacity and the allowance of dance floors at such events. The Department of Education (DOE) and the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) will be issuing guidance to assist schools and institutions in preparing for these end-of-year events.
Carnivals and Fairs
Effective May 10, carnivals and fairs are explicitly permitted to operate at outdoor amusement business capacity limits, which currently stand at 50% capacity.
Camps
An Executive Order and guidance will be issued on both day and overnight camp operations on Wednesday, April 28th.
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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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