East Hanover Mayor's Message On Covid Update: Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Press release from the Township of East Hanover:

Posted January 05, 2021

Mayor's Message on Covid Update: Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Posted January 05, 2021

Hello:

This is East Hanover Mayor Joe Pannullo with a special announcement.

Please be advised the East Hanover Health Department has informed us that since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, East Hanover has had 501 confirmed cases. That is an increase of 29 new cases since last week. Of the 29 new cases 2 are hospitalized and 27 are home quarantined. We ask that you pray for those who have the virus and to pray for those families that have lost their loved ones.

Of the 501 cases, 450 cases are closed meaning that all appropriate protocols were taken; the isolation period is over and completed according to the NJ State Department of Health guidelines. Sadly, we report that there have been 22 fatalities in East Hanover due to the coronavirus since the beginning of the Pandemic. I appeal to all of you to take this corona virus seriously. It is spreading throughout our area.

We thank you for continuing to patronize our local businesses. I would also like to thank all our first responders.

We remind you and encourage you to continue to practice safe social distancing and we strongly suggest the wearing of a mask.

For additional information regarding the coronavirus, call the NJ COVID-19 Information Public Call Center at 1-800-962-1253 or Call NJ 211 or text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive text information and to stay informed. To receive live text assistance, residents can text their zip code to 898-211.

The NJ Department of Human Services operates a toll free “warm line,” which is a resource for people seeking mental health services ~ (877) 294-HELP (4357).

If you have any questions, please call me on my cell at 973-418-5859. Thank you.

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