Please be advised of the following updates:
• By order of the Governor all cosmetology shops; barber shops; beauty salons; hair braiding shops; nail salons; electrology facilities; spas, including day spas and medical spas, at which solely elective and cosmetic medical procedures are performed; massage parlors, tanning salons, tattoo parlors, and public and private social clubs, whether or not they serve alcohol must be closed at all time beginning tonight at 8:00 p.m. until further notice.
• The Township has set up a coronavirus hotline for questions concerning anything related to the Township, response to the ongoing pandemic. The number is 201-773-7620. Calls will be staffed by a live person from Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Messages can be left and will be returned as soon as possible.
• Our 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. curfew is still in effect. Township Manager Giovanni D. Ahmad, The Township Council, and I greatly appreciate your cooperation.
If anyone has a family problem or issue or is aware of any neighbor who h. any problems, (especially a senior citizen or those who have a significant illness), please contact our hotline at 201-773-7620 or the township manager’s office at 201-319-6005 or send us a Direct Message on Facebook or Twitter. If we can help our neighbors during this time of crisis, let, do so.
We encourage anyone with any thoughts or suggestions to send us a Direct Message on Facebook or Twitter. Please keep in mind that even. and regulations are changing daily, and something appear to conflict with each other from various levels of government. We will keep you informed these changes and clarifications take place daily.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I know the name and address of a person who’s tested positive?
A:. Federal and State law prohibit the dissemination of this information to the general public. Once the Department of Health and the Health officer have a coronavirus case, they will interview the patient and anyone who that person has come in close contact with. All the orders, regulations, and guidelines that have been issued are to prevent the spread of the disease from those that do not know they have it. Any positive case has already been hospitalized or is recovering at home and is under a doctor, care. Practicing social distancing (not congregating in large groups, avoiding mass gatherings, and maintaining distance of approximately six feet from others, washing and sanitizing hands frequently, and working from home if able, is designed to retrial! the spread of the coronavirus
Q: What if I feel sick or want to be tested for the …virus?
A: First, if you think you have been exposed to coronavirus (COVID19) and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. If you do not have a doctor, you can use Hackensack Meridian, ConvenientCareNow.com service, which is an online doctor visit via telemedicine. There is a 420.00 fee; please use promo code HMH20 for a discount.
This site was mentioned in the Governor’s press conference today.
Q: Should I call an ambulance if I feel the following symptoms, fever, cough, or difficulty breathing,
A: First, don’t panic. Your symptoms could be allergies, common cold, or tlu, but it, best to be sure. You have a few different options for receiving cam. If you’re showing symptoms, such as fever and cough, the safest place to be for you and everyone else is in your home.
Contact Your Primary Care Physician First: When you have mild symptoms that are not life-threatening, call your doctor’s office first before calling 911 or going to the emergency room. Most people with mild symptoms will be told to isolate at home. Your physician can also determine if you should be tested For COVID-19 and where to go for that test.
Contact Your Primary Care Physician First: In case of a life-threatening medical emerge, call 911. That means difficulty breathing or another emergency medical condition. If your symptoms are getting worse, but are not life-threatening, have someone drive you to the Emergency Room, but only after you have called the ER first so they can prepare for your arrival. If you .11 911, be honest about your signs and symptoms. Do not embellish the severity of your issues, hoping to get a faster or higher priority response. It could keep us from responding to someone with serious life-threatening symptoms
Q: What to do if 1 hear about a person with the coronavirus, A: Do not listen to rumors, follow all the procedures outlined in this notice. Q: What is the difference between 8:00 p.m. closure and the 10:00 p.m. curfew,
A: The 8:00 p.m. closure pertains to nonessential business such as drycleaners, laundromats, and other non-essential retail establishments. This closure time does not apply to restaurants, bars, food establishments, liquor stores, convenience stores, or supermarkets.
The 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. curfew requires all residents to stay in their homes, and all businesses to be closed between those hours. This closure time applies to restaurants, bars, food establishments, liquor stores, convenience stores, or supermarkets
Q: May I walk my dog at any time, A Yes, but please practice social distancing (at least six feet apart).
Q: What are the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Weehawken?
A: Two residents (so far) that have tested positive, they are safely recovering at home. The purpose of the regulations put in place is to prevent as many residents as possible from contracting this disease. That is why social distancing is essential.
Thank you for your cooperation; remember, there is no need to panic. We will all get through this together.
Richard F. Turner Mayor