Dear Friend,
Once again, we face an uncertain holiday season because of the aggressive spread of the Omicron COVID variant. Last year as we approached the end of 2020, we prayed that at the end of 2021, we would be in a far better position, having returned to some sense of normalcy.
To some extent, we’ve come a far way since then. The COVID vaccine helped slow the spread of the virus and prevented many from ending up in the hospital.
As with every NOVEL virus, we are still discovering new things about how it mutates and is transmitted. The Omicron variant is an example of the unpredictable nature of this virus.
What we do know, however, is that the vaccines and boosters provide the best defense against severe illness and fatality. I beg everyone to avail themselves of the free vaccines and boosters to protect you and your loved ones.
Despite all the challenges we have, I wish everyone a happy, safe, and, most importantly, HEALTHY holiday season. The past two years have given us a new appreciation for life, those we love, and the value of friends, family, community, and brotherhood.
From the hearts of my family to yours, Happy Holidays and Blessings Abundant for the New Year.
#LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield
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Querido Friend,
Una vez más, nos enfrentamos a una temporada navideña incierta debido a la agresiva propagación de la variante Omicron de COVID. El año pasado, cuando nos acercábamos al final de 2020, oramos para que a finales de 2021 estuviéramos en una posición mucho mejor, habiendo regresado a un cierto sentido de normalidad.
Hasta cierto punto, hemos avanzado mucho desde entonces. La vacuna de COVID-19 ayudó a retrasar la propagación del virus y evitó que muchos terminaran en el hospital.
Como ocurre con todos los virus NOVEL, todavía estamos descubriendo cosas nuevas sobre cómo muta y se transmite. La variante Omicron es un ejemplo de la naturaleza impredecible de este virus.
Sin embargo, lo que sí sabemos es que las vacunas y los refuerzos brindan la mejor defensa contra enfermedades graves y muertes. Les ruego a todos que aprovechen las vacunas y los refuerzos gratuitos para protegerlo a usted y a sus seres queridos.
A pesar de todos los desafíos que tenemos, les deseo a todos una temporada festiva feliz, segura y, lo más importante, SALUDABLE. Los últimos dos años nos han dado un nuevo aprecio por la vida, aquellos a quienes amamos y el valor de los amigos, la familia, la comunidad y la hermandad.
Desde los corazones de mi familia a los suyos, Felices Fiestas y Bendiciones Abundantes para el Año Nuevo.
#AmoPlainfield #LovePlainfield
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Mayor Adrian O. Mapp, the City Council and City Administration Wish You and Your Families a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season |
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Holiday celebrations have changed within the past couple of years but the one thing that remains constant is the love we have for our families and friends. Holiday gatherings are more celebrated now as we value not so much what gifts we receive but who the gift is from. Our holidays are about love, family, traditions and memories.
We wish you love, peace and joy! Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa and Season's Greetings from our families to yours.
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Mayor's Executive Order No. 9 |
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Holiday Schedule for City Hall Offices |
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CITY OF PLAINFIELD | Updated Hours
For COVID-19 Testing with Fusion Diagnostics
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Fusion Diagnostics has partnered with the City of Plainfield to provide convenient testing for COVID-19. Below are the holiday hours:
December 24th & December 25 - No Testing - Site will be closed
December 31st - Hours will be 9:00am - 2:00pm
January 1st, 2022 - No testing - Site will be closed
January 3rd, 2022 - Regular hours will resume
Thank you and continue to stay safe.
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CITY OF PLAINFIELD | Vaccine Lottery
Drawing And Vaccine Clinic Locations
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Congratulations to November's Vaccine Lottery winners!
John Rubio, Andy Peña, Lenny Luna, Katherine Rosario
Congratulations to our previous winners:
October: Jose Lopez Canel, Roxana Perez, Adriel Jimenez, Daniel Wells
September: Cynise Reaves, Jose Membrano, Marco Jocho
August: Celestino Garcia, Ventura Perez Hernandez, Sergio Monvou, and Mari
Livia Finzo.
July: Jorge Ichina, Guadalupe Aguilar, Melina Coleman, Katherine Costro
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Reminder - there is one lottery drawing left for the month of December. If you haven't already received your COVID-19 vaccine please visit one of the pop-up locations throughout the City.
Tomorrow, Saturday December 18th from 11:00am - 2:00pm at the Plainfield Health Division located at 510 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield BOTH the COVID-19 Vaccines, Booster and Flu Shots will be available. Let's continue to do our part to keep our families, friends and neighbors safe everyday but especially during the holiday season.
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VACCINE UPDATE - For the month of November 101 individuals received the first dose and 102 individuals received the second dose of the vaccine.
Get vaccinated through the City of Plainfield, Union County, the Neighborhood Health Center, or any other approved Plainfield location for your chance to win $5,000. Plainfield residents must be 18 years or older to qualify, and proof of residency must be shown at the time of vaccination. Four winners, two who received their first dose and two who obtained their second dose, will be chosen each month until December 31, 2021.
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We are committed to keeping our residents and community safe. The schedule below highlights locations throughout the City until January 14th. Some locations will also provide flu shots. Review for the location convenient for you and your family. |
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REMINDER | CHAP Program Still Available
to Plainfield Residents
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Attention Plainfield Residents - the Comprehensive Housing Assistance Program (CHAP) still has financial assistance available to rehabilitate one, two and three family homes. The program aids in the removal of unsafe plumbing, electric, etc.
Contact Donna Morris with the Community Development Division at donna.morris@plainfieldnj.gov or 908.753.3377 for eligibility requirements and additional information.
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THE SENIOR CENTER IS OPEN |
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#LOVEPLAINFIELD | #AMOPLAINFIELD
SPOTLIGHT
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Welcome to the City of Plainfield! As we reflect on 2021 we are thankful for the many changes and updates and we are especially grateful for the LOVE within this City. We are proud to be a part of the Queen City!
#LovePlainfieldNJ #LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield
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UNION COUNTY: Union County Residents Advised on COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing
During the Holidays
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Union County’s free COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs will continue under a modified schedule during the holidays.
“Considering the surge in cases linked to the delta and omicron variants, it is still vitally important to take every precaution against infection. We continue to encourage everyone in the Union County community to get fully vaccinated at the earliest opportunity,” said Union County Commissioner Board Chairman Alexander Mirabella.
Union County residents can visit ucnj.org to view the latest schedules and make an appointment online at any free vaccination clinic or testing site operated by Union County.
Residents needing additional assistance to make an appointment can contact the Union County COVID-19 Call Center at 908-613-7829, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except holidays.
Union County currently operates three free vaccination sites. Appointments are required at each site:
- Warinanco Sports Center at Warinanco Park in Roselle, on Tuesdays and Thursdays except holidays.
- Downs Hall at Kean University in Union Township on Wednesdays and Fridays except holidays (closed on Friday, December 24 and Friday, December 31).
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Plainfield High School in Plainfield on Saturdays except holidays (closed on Saturday, December 25 and Saturday, January 1).
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FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE:
Governor Murphy Signs Important
Telehealth Legislation
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Boost NJ Day Aims to Increase Vaccine Accessibility and Encourage New Jerseyans to Receive Booster Doses |
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TRENTON, NJ – Governor Murphy signed legislation (S-2559) that extends for the next two years the requirement adopted at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic that health benefits plans reimburse health care providers for telehealth and telemedicine services at the same rate as in-person services, with limited exceptions. At the same time, the legislation charges the Department of Health with conducting an in-depth study of the utilization of telehealth and telemedicine and its effects on patient outcomes, quality and satisfaction, and access to care in order to inform future decisions on payment structure for these services. This legislation will provide critical support to patients and providers while the State continues to address the challenges posed by the pandemic, and while the Department of Health evaluates how to best leverage payment and telemedicine to improve access to affordable care and maintain the highest quality of care possible.
“Telehealth and telemedicine services have been critical during the COVID-19 pandemic and will stay with us long after the pandemic is over,” said Governor Murphy. “New Jerseyans have greater access to the health care they need with the proliferation and expansion of these services, and with this legislation, we are ensuring that this new technology can remain viable as we emerge from the pandemic while also ensuring that New Jersey remains at the forefront of innovative health care policy that serves all New Jerseyans.”
“Throughout this pandemic, telemedicine has been a lifeline to vital health care services for many—especially those in underserved communities,” said Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. "The Department will thoroughly assess the impact of pay parity in telehealth and telemedicine services and make thoughtful recommendations for the future.”
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FROM THE WHITE HOUSE:
Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
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MR. ZIENTS: Good afternoon. And thank you for joining us.
Today, Dr. Walensky will share the latest on the Omicron variant and discuss how people can stay safe over the holidays. And Dr. Fauci will provide an update on the latest science.
First, I want to underscore the President’s message yesterday. Due to Omicron, we expect a significant rise in cases. Fully vaccinated people, particularly those with a boost, are highly protected.
But due to Omicron’s highly transmissible nature, we will see fully vaccinated people get COVID. They’ll likely be asymptomatic or will feel under the weather for a few days.
Let’s be clear: Unvaccinated people are at a higher risk of getting severely ill from COVID, getting hospitalized, and dying.
We are prepared for this moment.
Yesterday, the President announced new actions the administration is taking to protect families, communities, and hospitals as we face Omicron. These steps include:
- More support for hospitals, including 1,000 military troops deployed, hundreds of ambulances, and help for hospitals to ensure adequate supplies, equipment, and beds.
- More testing, including new federal sites and half a billion tests that will be free to all Americans.
- And more capacity to get shots in arms, including new mobile clinics, hundreds of additional vaccinators in the field, and tens of thousands of new appointments.
Let me reiterate what the President said yesterday: This is not March 2020. We have more tools than ever before to protect people: vaccinations, boosters, testing, and treatments.
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Issue or Concern ? Report it |
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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 our 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 above 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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Please have family and friends sign up to receive these important weekly updates. They can sign up by calling 908.753.3015 or emailing communications@plainfieldnj.gov
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One Plainfield. One Future |
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