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Fighting COVID-19
Resources for Plainfield Residents
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Greetings!
Since our last update on Tuesday, April 6, there are twenty-one (21) new COVID-19 cases to report. An additional thirteen (13) persons have been quarantined. There is one (1) fatality to report today. As of today, five thousand, four hundred and twenty-seven (5,427) residents have recovered, and eleven thousand, eight hundred and ninety-six (11,896) 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, 6 de abril, hay veintiunos (21) nuevos casos de COVID-19 que informar. Otras trece (13) personas han sido puestas en cuarentena. Hoy, se reporto un (1) fallecimiento. A día de hoy, cinco mil cuatrocientos veintisiete (5,427) residentes se han recuperado, y once mil ochocientos noventa y seis (11,896) 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.
Sinceramente,
Adrian O. Mapp, Alcalde
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Get Tested and Vaccinated for COVID-19 in Plainfield |
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COVID-19 Vaccine for Plainfield Seniors | THIS FRIDAY! |
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Plainfield seniors who would like to be vaccinated for COVID-19 can call the Union County Vaccine Center at 908-613-7829 to set up an appointment.
Please have required information available including your name, phone number, address, date of birth, and email address.
Vaccinations will take place this Friday, April 9, from 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM at the Plainfield High School.
Vacunas COVID-19 Para Las Personas Mayores de Plainfield
ESTE VIERNES!
Las personas mayores de Plainfield que deseen vacunarse contra el COVID-19 pueden llamar al Union County Vaccine Center al 908-613-7829 para establecer una cita. Por favor, tenga información requerida disponible incluyendo su nombre, número de teléfono, dirección, fecha de nacimiento y dirección de correo electrónico. Por lo general, las vacunas se programaran este viernes, 9 de abril de 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM en la Escuela Secundaria de Plainfield.
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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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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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Grant-Funded Training Programs Available at UCC |
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Union County Presents “Grief and Loss,” an Interactive Program for Women |
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Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Commissioners invites residents to join an interactive online discussion of grief and loss as experienced by women, titled Grief and Loss. The program will be held on Zoom on Thursday, April 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Grief and Loss is presented by the Board of Commissioners through the Union County Office on Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse in the Department of Human Services, and the Office on Women in the Department of Economic Development.
“This program provides women in Union County with a forum to share their insights, and learn about resources for coping with grief and loss during these unprecedented times,” said Board of Commissioners Chairman Alexander Mirabella.
Grief and Loss will be hosted by Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded and feature Monica Indart, Psy.D, Consultant, Disaster and Terrorism Branch, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Associate Clinical/Teaching Professor, Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology.
The focus will be on defining grief and loss, and providing information about the psychological and emotional impact that loss has on women during this time.
Additionally, the event will provide participants with an opportunity to engage with each other, the presenter and local health and human service providers.
Links to resources and services to help will be provided. Attendees should be prepared to ask questions.
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Small Businesses in New Jersey Can Receive
65% Discount on PPE Products
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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 New
COVID-19 Travel Guidelines
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TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Health today issued new COVID-19 travel guidance. The restrictions follow updated travel recommendations released by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) earlier this month.
“While the pandemic is not over, our vaccination program and updated CDC guidance have made it possible for vaccinated individuals to resume travel without quarantine,” said Governor Murphy. “New Jersey residents should still exercise caution in traveling and follow all public health rules and regulations as the end of the pandemic comes into view.”
“With the protection of COVID-19 vaccines, many New Jerseyans are eager to enjoy trips to visit families and friends they have missed over the past year,” said New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “While traveling, individuals should continue to take COVID-19 precautions–wearing a mask, avoiding crowds, physically distancing, and washing hands frequently.”
Given the increased risk of spreading COVID-19 for both residents who travel outside the state and for visitors into the state, New Jersey continues to strongly discourage unvaccinated individuals from engaging in non-essential interstate travel at this time. CDC recommends travel be deferred until individuals are fully vaccinated. An individual is considered fully vaccinated two weeks or more after receipt of the second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks or more after receipt of a single-dose vaccine.
People who are fully vaccinated with an FDA-authorized vaccine and persons who clinically recovered from COVID-19 in the past three months who are traveling domestically within the United States do not need to be tested for COVID-19 before or after travel to New Jersey and do not need to self-quarantine upon return. The CDC still recommends that fully vaccinated persons arriving in the United States from abroad be tested for COVID-19 three to five days after return.
Unvaccinated travelers and residents returning from any U.S. state or territory beyond the immediate region (New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Delaware) should self-quarantine at their home, hotel, or other temporary lodging following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for unvaccinated people.
Summary of Travel Recommendations
All Travelers:
- International travel: negative test result or documentation of recovery required by the CDC to enter United States following air travel
- Self-monitor for symptoms during and after travel and self-isolate if symptoms develop
- Wear a mask over your nose and mouth when in public
- Avoid crowds and stay at least six feet from others
- Wash hands often or use hand sanitizer
Fully Vaccinated Travelers:
- Get tested three to five days after returning to the United States from international travel, but no quarantine following travel or test before travel (unless required by the destination) needed
- For domestic travel, no quarantine or test before or after travel needed
Travelers who Clinically Recovered from COVID-19 in past three months:
- No quarantine or pre- or post-travel test needed
Unvaccinated Travelers:
- Defer travel until fully vaccinated
- Before travel, get tested for COVID-19 with a viral test one to three days before the trip
- Get tested three to five days after travel
- Stay home and self-quarantine for a full seven days after travel, even if the post-travel test is negative. If not tested after travel, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
CDC Travel Recommendations:
The Department of Health’s updated travel guidance can be viewed at the following link:
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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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