Coronavirus Update - Saturday, March 21, 2020

Posted March 21, 2020
8 Confirmed Positives cases in Belleville, with 5 Persons Under Investigation (pending). The 5 PUIs are yesterday's numbers, we cannot get access to today's numbers.   For all confirmed cases, our Health Department performs ‘Contact Tracing Interviews’.  The HD will be in contact with anyone they may have been in contact with. All will be asked to self-quarantine.
 
 
 
NJDOL Benefits and the Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Employees Should Know:
 
Federal Coronavirus Rumor Control:
 
New Jersey Covid-19 Information Hub
 
All Pharmacy's remain open
 
Governor Murphy’s Executive Order 107 further directs the closure of all non-essential retail businesses to the public, with the exceptions of:
 
• Grocery stores, farmer's markets and farms that sell directly to customers, and other food stores, including retailers that offer a varied assortment of foods comparable to what exists at a grocery store;
• Pharmacies and medical marijuana dispensaries;
• Medical supply stores;
• Gas stations;
• Convenience stores;
• Ancillary stores within healthcare facilities;
• Hardware and home improvement stores;
• Banks and other financial institutions;
• Laundromats and dry-cleaning services;
• Stores that principally sell supplies for children under five years;
• Pet stores;
• Liquor stores;
• Car dealerships, but only for auto maintenance and repair, and auto mechanics;
• Printing and office supply shops;
• Mail and delivery stores.
 
Click below for the Governor's Executive Order 107
 
 
Recaps:
 
• The Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, will be streamed live on the Township’s Facebook page. The public can participate by emailing their comments to the township clerk, KCavanagh@bellevillenj.org, by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  Draft agenda is posted on Township website.
• The Township is actively promoting local food establishments offering ‘Deliver’ and ‘Pick-Up’ orders (see Belleville Delicious flyer)
• The Township is taking Price gauging complaints seriously, please visit: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/Pages/File-a-Complaint-old.aspx
• Residents with coronavirus-related questions can email the township at coronavirus@bellevillenj.org
• Essex County has confirmed that two drive-through testing facilities should be open by Mid Next week
• ShopRite offers early shopping hours for Senior Hours and high-risk residents on Tuesdays, 6-7:30 am.  Belleville’s Dial-a-Ride WILL transport homebound Belleville seniors during those times, call (973) 450-3402 to schedule by Monday at noon for Tuesday morning pick-up
• As of Monday, March 16, public access to Town Hall has been prohibited, unless residents have a prior business to complete, or have an appointment. We encourage all residents in need of municipal services to use our Municipal website to obtain email and phone numbers for all departments.