Full Notification

Today, it was announced that an additional 80 residents of Bergen County tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the Bergen County total to 195. The total positive cases in the State of New Jersey is now 742, which includes nine deaths. Most concerning is the report that the hospitals in our area are already facing staffing shortages due to the quarantining of health professionals, as well as a limited supply of personal protective equipment for health professionals and first responders. It must be the goal of every Waldwick Resident to help “flatten the curve” so that our hospital system and first responders can appropriately care for those with coronavirus.
 
Now is the time to redouble your efforts to follow the CDC guidelines on maintaining a distance of at least 6 feet from those around you, washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, covering your cough or sneeze, and staying home when you are sick.
 
Below is a list of establishments and gatherings closed by Governor Murphy through State Executive Order:

• Hair salons
• Barbershops
• Spas
• Nail and eyelash salons
• Tattoo parlors
• Social clubs
• Indoor shopping malls
• Theatres
• Gyms
• Public gatherings over 50 people
• Public and private schools
• All restaurant establishments, with or without a liquor or limited brewery license, are limited to offering delivery and/or take out-services only
• All non-essential retail, recreational, and entertainment businesses must cease daily operations from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m

 
Below is a list of Borough of Waldwick facilities/services that are closed:

• Administration Building/Council Chambers closed to the public.  The public can reach the Borough by phone 201-652-5300 or by email [email protected].
• Borough parks, park pavilions, gazebos, comfort stations and playgrounds
• Senior Center/Ambulance Corps Meeting Room, Wellness Clinic and Pistol Range
• Waldwick Public Library
• All public and Board of Education recreational fields, all school grounds, playgrounds, tennis courts and basketball courts including all organized sports activities within all Board of Education parks/fields as well a recreational activities run by the Borough or Board of Education.
• All public meetings of non-essential municipal boards and committees
• Municipal Court

 
Residents who are experiencing non-life threatening flu-like symptoms are encouraged to call their physician before calling 911.
 
Tomorrow, FEMA is expected to open a drive through testing facility at Bergen County Community College in Paramus. In order to be eligible for testing, individuals must be current New Jersey residents and experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness. Priority will be given to symptomatic individuals experiencing cough, fever (99.6F or above) and shortness of breath. The facility will be open seven days a week from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Pre-registration is not required, but you must have proof of New Jersey Residency. Individuals are encouraged to bring insurance cards if they have one.
 
The state has created a website and phone hotline to answer questions and voice concerns about the virus. Visit https://nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml or call 1-800-222-1222.
 
State officials have also added a second number, NJ 211, to help handle the volume of calls. Simply dial 2-1-1 or text NJCOVID19 to 898-211.
 
Thank you for your effort to stop the spread of coronavirus and flatten the curve. Together we can save lives. Everyone please be safe, stay home, and enjoy the time you have at home with your family.