Township Of East Hanover Releases Mayor's Message On COVID-19 Update: Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Press release from the Township of East Hanover:

December 9 2020

"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 403 confirmed cases. That is an increase of 19 new cases since last week. Of the 19 cases 1 is hospitalized and 18 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 403 cases, 363 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 21 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 are appealing to our residents that have come down with the virus, if you are contacted by our contact tracers from the East Hanover Township Health Department we kindly ask that you please cooperate with them so we may prevent the spread of the virus.

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."

This press release was produced by the Township of East Hanover. The views expressed here are the author's own.