PLEASE - Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
Dear Friend,

Imagine walking out of your home without worrying about getting infected with a virus. Imagine going into a business establishment, an airport, or an airplane without wearing a mask. Imagine not having a near heart attack if someone sneezes or coughs close by you. Imagine not having to social distance when there are others around.

Imagine a world without COVID…

On Tuesday past (August 3rd), we had a taste of what life could be like again without the COVID-19 virus. Hundreds of Plainfield residents came out to celebrate our police/community partnerships at the National Night Out celebrations. Most still wore masks and took the usual preventive measures, but it was reminiscent of life before the pandemic.

We can permanently have this freedom again if everyone were to get vaccinated. Despite the rampant rumors on social media, the vaccine remains the most viable road back to normalcy and safety.

Here are a few quick FACTS about the COVID vaccine:

·        COVID-19 vaccines were developed using science that has been around for decades.
·        COVID-19 vaccines are not experimental. They went through all the required stages of clinical trials. Extensive testing and monitoring have shown that these vaccines are safe and effective.
·       COVID-19 vaccines have received and continue to undergo the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. historyLearn more about how federal partners are ensuring COVID-19 vaccines work.
·        COVID-19 vaccines also help keep you from getting seriously ill, even if you do get COVID-19.
·        Getting vaccinated yourself may also protect people around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 (SOURCE)

There is no approved vaccine for children under 12 at this time. Children across the nation are getting ready to return to the classrooms even as the more contagious Delta variant affects unvaccinated persons in large numbers. Getting vaccinated provides an extra layer of protection for our children who otherwise have none. We must also consider our older generation, who are more likely to have a severe or fatal illness when infected with the virus. Many of our elders were isolated for their safety during the height of the pandemic. Getting vaccinated helps to keep them safer and allows more access to them.

In January of 2020, it was unthinkable that 615,000 people in the U. S. would die from an unknown virus, but that is precisely what happened. Our only defense at that time was to isolate, social distance, shelter in place, and wear masks. Living like this took a toll on us mentally. Many are still seeking therapy to deal with the scars left with them by the pandemic. Today we know much more about the virus, and we have a vaccine that provides some protection from catching the virus and protection from getting seriously ill or dying. We must take advantage of this vaccine which we can get for free.

Thousands are still getting infected every day, and the majority of these are unvaccinated people. Hospitals are full once again in some areas, and we are approaching the fall months, which typically see more flu-like infections like COVID. We can make the difference and halt the virus in its tracks if we get vaccinated. A Vaccine eradicated diseases like smallpox and polio, and it can stop the COVID-19 virus.

Plainfield, once we are vaccinated, we can begin to do more, be with each other, share hugs and closeness once again. We can recapture the life we knew if we all commit and do our part by getting vaccinated.

Let me also remind you that we have a vaccine lottery in Plainfield, and if you get vaccinated between now and December 31st, you can win $5000. You can read the details in the flyer below. I’ll be pulling the names of two lucky winners on August 13th.

I implore you to join me and thousands of others who have taken the vaccine in Plainfield so we can get back to doing all the things we enjoy and be around the people we love without restrictions. 

Creating One Plainfield. One Future.
Mayor Adrian O. Mapp
POR FAVOR – Obtenga la Vacuna Contra
 el COVID-19 
Querido Friend,

Imagínese salir de su casa sin preocuparse que te infectaras con un virus. Imagínese ir a un establecimiento de negocios, un aeropuerto o un avión sin usar una máscara. Imagínese no sentir como si tuvieras un ataque cardíaco si alguien estornuda o tose cerca de usted. Imagínese no tener que mantener la distancia social cuando hay otros alrededor.

Imagina un mundo sin COVID...
El pasado martes (3 de agosto), tuvimos una muestra de cómo podría ser la vida de nuevo sin el virus COVID-19. Cientos de residentes de Plainfield salieron a celebrar nuestras asociaciones con la policía y la comunidad en la celebración de El Día Nacional de Salidas. La mayoría todavía usaba mascarillas y tomaba las medidas preventivas habituales, pero recordaba a la vida anterior a la pandemia.
Podemos volver a tener esta libertad de forma permanente si todo el mundo se vacuna. A pesar de los rumores desenfrenados en las redes sociales, la vacuna sigue siendo el camino más viable de regreso a la normalidad y la seguridad.

Aquí hay algunos datos rápidos sobre la vacuna contra el COVID:
·        Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 se desarrollaron utilizando la ciencia que ha existido durante décadas.
·        Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no son experimentales. Pasaron por todas las etapas requeridas de las pruebas clínicos. Extensas pruebas y el monitoreo han demostrado que estas vacunas son seguras y efectivas.
·        Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 han recibido y continúan siendo sometidas al monitoreo de seguridad más intensivo en la historia de Estados Unidos. Obtenga más información sobre cómo los socios federales están asegurando que las vacunas contra el COVID-19 funcionen.
·        Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 también ayudan a evitar que uno se enferme gravemente, incluso si contraes el COVID-19.
·        Vacunarse usted mismo también puede proteger a las personas que lo rodean, en particular a las personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave por COVID-19 (FUENTE)

En este momento, no hay una vacuna aprobada para niños menores de 12 años. Niños a través de todo el país se están preparando para regresar a clases, incluso cuando la variante Delta, que es más contagiosa, afecta a las personas no vacunadas en grandes cantidades. Vacunarse proporciona una capa adicional de protección para nuestros niños que de otra manera no tienen ninguno. También debemos considerar a nuestra generación mayor, que tiene más probabilidades de tener una enfermedad grave o mortal cuando se infecta con el virus. Muchos de nuestros mayores fueron aislados por su seguridad durante el apogeo de la pandemia. Vacunarse ayuda a mantenerlos más seguros y permite un mayor acceso a ellos.

En enero del 2020, era impensable que 615.000 personas en EE.UU. murieran de un virus desconocido, pero eso es precisamente lo que sucedió. Nuestra única defensa en ese momento era aislarnos, distanciamiento social, resguardarnos en el lugar y usar mascarillas. Vivir así nos afectó mentalmente. Muchos siguen buscando terapia para lidiar con las cicatrices que les dejó la pandemia. Hoy sabemos mucho más sobre el virus, y tenemos una vacuna que proporciona cierta protección contra la confección del virus y protección contra enfermarse gravemente o morir. Debemos aprovechar esta vacuna que podemos obtener de forma gratuita.

Miles de personas siguen infectándose cada día, y la mayoría de ellas son personas no vacunadas. Los hospitales están llenos una vez más en algunas áreas, y nos acercamos a los meses de otoño, que generalmente ven más infecciones similares a la gripe como COVID. Podemos marcar la diferencia y detener el virus en seco si nos vacunamos. Una vacuna erradicó enfermedades como la viruela y la polio, y puede detener el virus COVID-19.

Plainfield, una vez que estamos vacunados, podemos empezar a hacer más, estar con los demás, compartir abrazos y cercanía una vez más. Podemos recuperar la vida que conocíamos si todos nos comprometemos y hacemos nuestra parte vacunándonos.

Permítanme también recordarles que tenemos una lotería de vacunas en Plainfield, y si se vacunan entre ahora y el 31 de diciembre, pueden ganar $5000. Puede leer los detalles en el folleto a continuación. Sacare los nombres de dos afortunados ganadores el 13 de agosto.

Les imploro que se unan a mí y a miles de personas que han tomado la vacuna en Plainfield para que podamos volver a hacer todas las cosas que disfrutamos y estar cerca de las personas que amamos sin restricciones.

Creando Un Plainfield. Un Futuro.
Mayor Adrian O. Mapp
COVID-19 Vaccines PSA | Safety
CITY OF PLAINFIELD | VACCINE LOTTERY
FIRST DRAWING IS AUGUST 13th
The Vaccine Lottery was created to incentivize unvaccinated residents to do so. As we begin to get back to normal we are aware of the "delta variant" which is more transmissible and causes more severe symptoms than the original strain of COVID-19.

If you are not vaccinated it is easy to receive the vaccine and keep yourself and your family protected. Address any concerns with your health care provider.

You can be vaccinated through the City of Plainfield, Union County, or the Neighborhood Health Center with any approved vaccine and have a chance to win $5,000.

- Participants must be 18 years or older and proof of Plainfield residency is required.
- Entry tickets will be available at the vaccine location.
- Four (4) winners will be drawn monthly beginning in August.
- Mayor Adrian O. Mapp will select the lucky winners on the second Friday of each month.
- Please note - the lottery is for residents who have NOT yet been vaccinated.

The first lottery drawing will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021.

Continue to stay safe.
Vacúnese a través de la Ciudad de Plainfield, el Condado de Union o el Centro de Salud del Vecindario con cualquier vacuna aprobada y tenga la oportunidad de ganar $5,000. Participantes deben tener 18 años o más y se requiere prueba de residencia en Plainfield.

CLICK HERE for more information
MUSIC IN THE PLAZA SERIES | Kicks Off
on Saturday, August 7th at 2:00pm
#LovePlainfieldNJ is pleased to announce the Music in the Plaza series at Gerald B. Green Plaza - 200 West 2nd Street - kicking off this Saturday, August 7th at 2:00pm.

Musical Act - The David Cedeno Orchestra
Join us for GREAT Music and COMMUNITY!

This series will run every Saturday in the month of August. Tell a Friend. Bring a Friend and don't forget your chairs!
Two New Energy Efficiency Programs Available to PSEG Customers as
of July 1, 2021
On July 1, 2021, PSEG two new energy efficiency programs became available to customers:

·       The Appliance and Lighting Discount Program
·       The Residential Heating and Cooling Midstream Rebate Program

Each program is designed to encourage customers to purchase energy-efficient products/equipment to help them save energy and money.

Customers can find more information at https://homeenergy.pseg.com, or may contact the third party customer service number at 1-855-846-2895.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2021
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police partnership and safety within communities.

This past Tuesday, August 3rd the City of Plainfield hosted its National Night Out Event at Black Lives Matter Plaza. Prior to the event kick-off Mayor Adrian O. Mapp, Council Vice President Barry Goode, Councilwoman Ashley Davis, Councilwoman Joylette Mills-Ransome, Councilman Charles McRae, and members of the administration visited several City parks and pools and distributed back-to-school supplies to our young people.

For the official program Mayor Mapp, Council Vice President Goode, Assemblywoman Linda Carter, and Union County Commissioner Rebecca Williams delivered remarks about the importance of the service provided by the police department. We are one community coming together and we are each other's responsibility.

Residents attended in large numbers and the event had a great sense of community.
REMINDER: Grace Period for Third Quarter Tax Bills Extended to August 31st
Attention Property Owners:
 
Please be advised that the tax bills are in the mail.
  •  This bill is the final bill for 2021 3rd and 4th quarters and an estimate for the 2022 1st and 2nd quarters.
  •  Due to the late release of the bills the 3rd quarter grace period has been extended to August 31, 2021.
  •  If it is paid after August 31 interest will accrue from August 1st in accordance with State Statute.

 The other due dates are as follows:
  •  4th Quarter due November 1st and you have until November 10th to pay without interest.
  • 1st Quarter due February 1st and you have until February 10th to pay without interest.
  • 2nd Quarter due May 1st and you have until May 10th to pay without interest.
  •  If the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday the due date will be the next business day.
  •  You can now print a Tax Bill from the City web site Plainfieldnj.gov
  • You can also pay with a credit card on the website. There is a 2% convenience fee for this service.
  • You can also pay with an ACH transfer from your checking account to the City's account on our website and that remains a free service.

CLICK HERE for online payments.
SAVE THE DATES | PLAINFIELD FOOD FESTIVAL AUGUST 13-22, 2021
The City of Plainfield is pleased to announce its 2021 Food Festival from August 13-22. The kick-off event will feature food trucks, music and an evening of community. We invite you to join us and experience the Taste of Plainfield!

Please remember to use hashtags #DeliciousPlainfield and #PlainfieldFoodFest. Don't forget to include #LovePlainfieldNJ #LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield.
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CITY OF PLAINFIELD | NOW ACCEPTING ONLINE PAYMENTS
GREAT NEWS! The City of Plainfield is now accepting online credit card and eCheck payments for the following divisions and departments:

Clerk's Office
Inspections Division
Health Division
Health Division - Animal Licenses
Tax Collection Office

Please refer any questions or concerns to communications@plainfieldnj.gov.
#LOVEPLAINFIELD | #AMOPLAINFIELD
SPOTLIGHT
Look What's New!!!! Love Plainfield Street Pole Banners will be installed throughout the City. A reminder of the Love Shared here in the Queen City.

#LovePlainfieldNJ #LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield
UNION COUNTY: Union County Rental Assistance Portal for Tenants in Union County Impacted by COVID-19
Pandemic Now Open
Tenants can apply for assistance starting Aug 2; landlords must also register
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of County Commissioners informs residents that the Tenant Portal for the new Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) opened for registration today, August 2. The ERAP will provide financial relief for Union County residents unable to meet their rental obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under the new Emergency Rental Assistance Program, eligible tenants can receive up to 12 months of assistance for unpaid back rent and utility bills.

Both landlords and tenants are required to register for this program in order to expedite the grant process. The application portal for tenants opened today, and tenants can register at ucnj.org/rental-assistance. The registration portal for landlords opened on Monday, July 26, and can be accessed by visiting: ucnj.org/rental-assistance.

The funds will be awarded to landlords and utility providers on behalf of tenants who are eligible for the grant.

 “With the Tenant Portal opening today, we encourage renters within Union County experiencing difficulty paying their rent and utilities to register for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program as soon as possible” said Commissioner Board Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “Communication between landlords and tenants regarding ERAP relief is key to ensuring applications can be reviewed without delay.”

The landlord and the tenant portals will both remain open throughout the application phase of the program. The portals include guidance on assembling the information and documents necessary to apply for funding.

To qualify for Union County Emergency Rental Assistance funding, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Union County resident primarily responsible for paying rent;
  • Make less than 80% of the average median income of Union County (e.g., less than $78,500 for a family of four);
  • Experienced a loss of income since March 13, 2020 related to the Covid-19 pandemic;
  • Provide required supporting documentation (copies of identification, tax returns, lease or other proof of income/residence may be acceptable, etc.).

Once the application is submitted, applicants will be notified of the funding decision. If approved, the funds will be provided to the landlord or utility provider on their behalf.

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is funded through the Federal CARES Act for COVID-19 emergency relief. Additional CARES Act programs created by the Commissioner Board include child care assistance for low-income families and respite assistance for those caring for children with special needs and disabilities, and as well as grants for libraries, schools, restaurants and other small businesses, and non-profit organizations.
FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE:
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Expand Civics Instruction in School
This press release has been updated with signing statements for S-3691 and A-4463.
DCA Surpasses Milestone of Delivering Over $100 Million in Federal Emergency Rental Assistance 
UNION CITY, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that will provide comprehensive housing eviction prevention and utility assistance for renters who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation (S-3691) appropriates an additional $500 million for the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (CVERAP) and $250 million for utility assistance, both programs administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA). The bill also mandates new eviction and foreclosure moratorium deadlines and special eviction protections for tenants who were directly impacted by the pandemic. This legislation will ensure that New Jersey’s eviction moratorium continues through August for all state residents with household incomes below 120% Area Medium Income (AMI) and through the end of the year for certain households with incomes below 80% AMI. Yesterday’s announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extending the nationwide moratorium on evictions for 60 days may provide additional protections for certain residents.

The Governor also signed legislation (A-4463) providing additional protections for individuals who were unable to pay rent during the public health emergency by mandating that court records pertaining to their non-payment during this period be kept confidential.

“We have heard the continuing calls for help from New Jerseyans who are struggling to pay their rent and utilities. COVID-19 has put tenants and landlords in a difficult place, and I am pleased to say that more assistance is on the way,” said Governor Murphy. “This bill is going to direct money to the people and programs that need it most. Housing and access to utilities are fundamental to human health and safety and we want to ensure that as many eligible applicants impacted by the pandemic get the help they need during this challenging time.”

“This comprehensive eviction protections bill is the result of some of the best and brightest minds coming together to find practical and realistic solutions for the struggling renters and landlords who have face unprecedented circumstances during this pandemic,” said Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver, who serves as Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs. “As DCA Commissioner, I’m aware of the daily struggle that people are facing in finding and keeping housing and our team at DCA is prepared to continue to administer housing and utility assistance to them. I’m in full support of the actions laid out in this bill package to make their lives easier as we financially recover from the pandemic.”

“This measure provides a lifeline to people who need it most at a time of real crisis. It will help prevent renters from losing the safety and security of their homes and allow landlords to continue to maintain their properties in a safe and secure way," said Senate President Steve Sweeney. "It’s real eviction prevention because it backs up housing protections with finances so tenants aren’t burdened with debt and landlords aren’t forced into bankruptcy. Housing and utilities are essential needs that should be protected as we continue to work to emerge from the most challenging crisis of our lifetime. I want to praise Senator Stack, Senator Ruiz, Senator Rice and Senator Singleton for their productive work with advocates and other public officials to develop this plan. It is a wise use of federal funds to address two of the most serious threats caused by the pandemic.” 

“This past year has been some of the hardest times in most people’s lives. I’ve been desperately trying to help my constituents in Union City and the greater Hudson County since the very beginning of the pandemic, and have heard first hand all that they have gone through,” said Senator and Union City Mayor Brian Stack. “We have to recognize that includes many landlords, especially those with only a few tenants, who are also struggling to pay their own bills. Being a public servant is about finding solutions to problems we never thought we would have to face, and ultimately, it is about helping the people of New Jersey when they need it most. That is what we did with this law and I am proud to have been a part of it.”

“The loss of millions of jobs and the resulting economic crisis caused by the pandemic has the potential to trigger an eviction tsunami in the coming months if we do not act now,” said Assembly sponsors Britnee Timberlake, Benjie Wimberly, Angela McKnight, and Shanique Speight. “While many tenants have faced economic hardship during the pandemic, landlords have shouldered the financial burden of housing their tenants, maintaining their buildings, paying their mortgages, taxes, and other financial obligations with limited help from the State or federal government and reduced rental income. This new law will provide significant eviction protections to struggling tenants and a steady stream of assistance income to struggling landlords as New Jersey continues to recover from the pandemic.”

“The pandemic sapped the economic resources of many working-class families particularly among communities of color,” said Frank Argote-Freyre, Chair of the Latino Action Network Foundation. “It was a once in a century crisis that left families impoverished and unable to pay their rents. This legislation offers families an opportunity to reclaim their lives and stay in their homes. It further cements Governor Murphy’s progressive legacy and his dream of creating a more inclusive New Jersey.”

“The signing of this bill marks an important day for New Jersey’s pandemic recovery. We are thankful to the Legislature and Governor Murphy for their leadership and commitment to providing relief for individuals and families throughout our state,” said James C. Williams, Director of Racial Justice Policy at the Fair Share Housing Center. “The COVID-19 pandemic created an unprecedented situation for many New Jerseyans. Black and Latino communities were hit especially hard by the pandemic, and are also disproportionately represented among those currently facing eviction in our state. The $750 million in assistance, as well as the protections provided by this legislation, will provide critical support to individuals and families across our state. We look forward to working with the administration on the implementation of this bill as well as other housing protections.”

“This historic legislation is a comprehensive approach toward ending New Jersey’s eviction moratorium while providing additional rental assistance and tenant protections,” said David H. Brogan, Executive Director of the New Jersey Apartment Association. “It recognizes the struggles of both landlords and tenants, and it puts the necessary tools in the hands of government to help those in need. We strongly support the legislation and look forward to working with the Administration to ensure the viability of New Jersey’s housing stock.”

The eviction prevention bill will gradually phase out the State’s eviction moratorium based on individual renters’ situations while mandating special protections for those who were unable to pay their rent during the period of March 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021, or, for certain tenants, through December 31, 2021. Additionally, the CVERAP program, which was previously aimed at those who were making less than 80 percent of AMI, will expand its scope of eligible applicants by August 31, 2021, to include those making less than 120 percent of AMI. 

Additional details on S-3691:
  • Ensures that eviction protection is available for tenants with household incomes below 120 percent AMI who were unable to pay their rent between the covered period of March 1, 2020 and August 31, 2021, and who provide a self-certification form to their landlords and, when applicable, to the court. Tenants meeting these requirements cannot ever be evicted for any outstanding rent during the covered period. While tenants who are covered by this special protection may not be evicted, this rent is still due to landlords and landlords may pursue this rent through a money judgment.
  • Provides additional eviction preventions for tenants with household incomes below 80 percent AMI, who have applied for state or local rental assistance, and who have experienced an economic impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tenants meeting these requirements who provide a self-certification for to their landlords and, when applicable, to the courts, are protected from eviction prior to December 31, 2021, for unpaid rent accrued from September 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. This is in addition to protection from eviction for rent accrued during the covered period as described above.
  • For the special eviction protections to take effect, the tenant MUST provide the required self-certification form to their landlord and, when applicable, to the courts. 
  • All New Jersey households with income less than 120 percent AMI may apply for the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
  • Landlords who are receiving rental assistance must waive any late fees accrued by tenants during the special protections period.
  • Landlords may not report delayed rent to crediting agencies and they cannot sell the debt.
  • Landlords may not disclose non-payment of rent to others and prospective landlords may not deny renting to a person who wasn’t able to pay rent during the covered period of March 1, 2020 and August 31, 2021.
  • The moratorium on home foreclosures ends on November 15, 2021, for all income levels. This includes landlords facing foreclosure who currently have tenants.

The new funds appropriated through S-3691 bring the total funds allocated to the
COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program and Eviction Prevention Program to more than $1.2 billion.

The DCA Division of Housing and Community Resources (DHCR) also announced today that it has reached the milestone of delivering more than $100 million in federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds throughout the state with nearly $131 million in rental relief having been distributed to more than 15,000 households to date. This funding milestone is in addition to the $91.75 million that DCA distributed to 15,000 households in the first phase of the CVERAP program last year. 

U.S. Treasury recently published a report on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program in which it describes DCA’s program as a high performer. For the month of June, DCA’s program ranked 6th among all state programs in the amount of ERAP funds expended for that month. According to the report, DCA’s program is also ranked 8th among all state programs in the total amount of ERAP funds expended to date. The report can be found at: Emergency Rental Assistance Program | U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Click here to view the signing statement for S-3691.

Click here to view the signing statement for A-4463.

FROM THE WHITE HOUSE:
Remarks by President Joe Biden on Fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic
Last week, I laid out what we need to do to beat the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges posed by the Delta variant.

This is a very different variant than what we’ve dealt with previously. It’s highly transmissible, and it’s causing a new wave of cases. It accounts for over 80 percent of all COVID-19 cases in the United States today. Experts tell us that we’re going to see these cases rise in the weeks ahead — a largely preventable tragedy that will get worse before
it gets better.

What’s different about this surge from previous ones is we have the tools to prevent this rise in cases from shutting down
our businesses, our schools, our society, as we saw what happened last year.

And while cases are on the rise, it’s important to note we’ve not seen a comparable rise in hospitalizations or deaths in most areas of the country.

That’s because 165 million Americans are fully vaccinated, including 80 percent of the most vulnerable Americans — our seniors.

The best line of defense against the Delta virus is the vaccine. It’s as simple as that. Period. The vaccine.

I want to be crystal clear about what’s happening in the country today: We have a pandemic of the unvaccinated.

Now, I know there’s a lot of misinformation out there, so here are the facts: If you’re vaccinated, you are highly unlikely to get COVID-19. And even if you do, the chances are you won’t show any symptoms; and if you do, they’ll most likely be very mild.

Vaccinated people almost never are hospitalized with COVID-19. In fact, according to one recent study, 95 percent of overall COVID-19 hospitalizations are among those not fully vaccinated.  

And the data shows that virtually all the cases, hospitalizations, and deaths due to
COVID-19 are from the unvaccinated population.

Last month, a study showed that over 99 percent of COVID-19 deaths have been among unvaccinated people. Ninety-nine percent.

That means, if you’re unvaccinated, you are much more likely to, one, get COVID-19; two, get hospitalized; and, three, die if you get it. 

This is a tragedy. People are dying and will die who don’t have to die. The data is absolutely clear: As I’ve said, we have a pandemic of the unvaccinated.

Think of it this way: A hundred and ninety-one million Americans have gotten at least one shot, including 70 percent of adults over the age of 18. A hundred and sixty-five million Americans are fully vaccinated, but about ninety million Americans are eligible for vaccines and still haven’t gotten their first shot.

You know, I think there’s a clear link between the lowest-vaccinated — I know — I don’t think, actually — the lowest-vaccinated states and the states with the highest case rates.

This past week, the most vaccinated state in America,
Vermont has seen just five new cases — five — per day of COVID-19 for every 100,000 people who live in that state. That means, on any given day, only 30 people in the entire state of Vermont got COVID-19. 

Nearby Maine, which has vaccinated almost 80 percent of its adults, has seen just six new cases per 100,000. 

But the states with the lowest vaccination rates are seeing 10 to 20 times as many new cases per 100,000 people. It’s moving like wildfire through the unvaccinated community. And it’s heartbreaking, particularly because it’s preventable.

CLICK HERE to read full details
Issue or Concern ? Report it
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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One Plainfield. One Future
Volume 8 - Issue 31