COVID-19 Information and News
COVID-19 vaccination for 65 and older pre-registration for local clinic.
NJ Vaccine Registration Hotline – Residents can receive help in signing up for a vaccine by calling 1-855-568-0545
The NJ Poison Control Center is committed to protecting and improving the health of New Jersey’s residents by reducing the impact of poison and drug exposures. For additional information please click this Halloween Advisory Link.
Coronavirus Information
COVID-19 Cases Reported in West Windsor Residents 874
Recent Activity 46
January 23, 2020 through January 26, 2021 (4:00 pm)
The COVID-19 case counts reported above are current as of January 26, 2021. Please be assured that the Health Department is monitoring for case reports seven days a week and will initiate immediate investigations, inform close contacts, and take recommended public health actions to help prevent further spread of illness in the community. Individuals are cleared from isolation once their symptoms resolve and they are at least 10 days beyond the date of symptom onset and 24 hours fever-free and symptoms have improved. The first case of COVID-19 in a West Windsor resident was reported on March 19, 2020.
If you have tested positive and have not been contacted by the Health Department, it is likely due to delayed or lack of reporting by the testing facility where your test was performed. You are encouraged to contact our office to discuss important precautions to help prevent the further spread of illness to those around you. Our office can be reached at 609-936-8400.
People infected with COVID-19 experience a range of symptoms from mild to severe and some are even asymptomatic. COVID-19 symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days following exposure. Even though a person is asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic, they may still be capable of transmitting the virus to others. The existence of pre-symptomatic or asymptomatic transmission during the current COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges for contact tracing. This is one of the reasons that public health officials continue to urge our residents to be diligent and adhere to preventative measures: wear a mask, avoid crowds, practice social distancing, and wash your hands often. It’s very important to stay home and prevent passing the virus to others when you are ill, have been exposed to an ill person or have traveled in the previous 14 days. Avoid all non-essential travel. Keep your circle of contacts small and consistent. Stay informed and monitor trusted sources of information for COVID-19 guidance. Please cooperate with public health officials in contact tracing efforts and help stop the spread of disease in our community.
COVID-19 Vaccination
Vaccine has been received by acute care hospitals, local health departments and additional providers across New Jersey and vaccination of our frontline healthcare workers and first responders is underway. New Jersey’s plan for distribution calls for a phased approach which prioritizes healthcare workers and residents of long term care facilities during the initial rollout. Recently, the state has expanded the list of people eligible for vaccination. Currently, the local demand for vaccine far exceeds the amount of vaccine shipped to local health department to offer clinics. New vaccination sites will be opening in our area over the coming days. Please be patient and monitor for updates on the state and local health department websites. The West Windsor Health Department will offer clinics for eligible individuals as we receive vaccine shipments and we will continue to work in partnership with local health departments in our area to host regional clinics as the vaccine supplies increase. Please monitor the Township webpage at www.westwindsornj.org over the coming weeks for updates on local clinic options. Residents are strongly encouraged to register at www.covid19.nj.gov/vaccine to learn about clinics offered by healthcare providers throughout our region.
As of January 14, 2021, the following groups are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine:
Local Health Departments Begin Vaccination Clinics for Healthcare Workers
New Jersey’s Phased Approach to COVID-19 Vaccination: Phase 1A
8 Things to Know about the U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Program | CDC
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Winter Holidays - Celebrate Safely
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html
https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/NCOV/COVID_GuidanceWinterHolidays.pdf - Any member of the public attending in-person any Township public meeting and/or public hearing must read and abide by the COVID-19 meeting guidelines and must also complete and bring with them a COVID-19 Questionnaire
- 24-Hour Public Hotline: 1-800-222-1222 or visit: covid19.nj.gov
- U.S. Census 2020 - Click here
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CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION – COVID- 2019 - STAY INFORMED
For the most accurate and up-to-date information on the Coronavirus please click here to visit their site
Share the Facts and Stop the Fear https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/share-facts-stop-fear.html
Preparing for Community Spread of Coronavirus https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/preparing-individuals-communities.html
NJDOH Coronavirus 2019 Resources
Businesses/Employers – Guidance Materials from CDC to Prepare for Coronavirus
24-Hour Public Hotline Coronavirus 1-800-222-1222
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Youth Camp Counselor COVID-19 Training
This presentation provides a basic overview of COVID-19 for summer camp staff. The presentation includes narration and embedded videos. To view the presentation, please select the slideshow tab on the toolbar and click on “From Beginning"
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As businesses and workplaces reopen, many are wondering how to assess their risk for contracting COVID-19 in specific situations. There are several factors to consider and the link below provides a clear explanation.
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Thank you Mercer Mask Project
11,349 MASKS and 660 GOWNS - handmade and donated to front line workers as of May 6, 2020! - ARC Plasma Donations
- Governor's Outreach Team Update for Mayor's 3/25/2020
- West Windsor Township has temporarily suspended the pick-up of Weekly White Goods/Appliances by the Department of Public Works (posted 3/24/20)
- COVID Council Letter to Residents 3-23-20
- Waste Management Bulk Pickup Suspension
- Soliciting Medical Supplies Donations
- COVID Update 3-21-20
- COVID Update 3-20-20
- COVID update 3-20-20 #1
- NOTICE OF PARK CLOSURES FOR COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING PRECAUTIONS:
West Windsor Township believes that residents should have access to parks during these difficult times. We also hold the health and well-being of our residents in high regard. To that end, effective immediately, all active Township park facilities will be closed until further notice. These areas include all playgrounds, fields, courts and dog parks. All passive areas will remain open at this time which include walking/biking paths and trails. We ask anyone utilizing our parks to practice social distancing as outlined by the CDC. - Please continue to call 1-609-799-9068 to reach the Health Department.
- Heath Department is investigating the first case of COVID-19 - 3/19/20
- Public Health Update – COVID-19 – March 16, 2020
- NJ COVID-19 Case Counts
- Governor Murphy issues Executive Orders to address COVID-19
Restrictions - All bars, restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, and casinos in New Jersey (as well as New York and Connecticut) will be ordered to close at 8pm Monday, March 16, 2020 and will remain closed until further notice to protect against COVID-19. Restaurants and bars will be permitted to offer takeout and delivery. Supermarkets and pharmacies will be open. • All NJ public and private schools are to close on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 • Governor Murphy has announced that New Jersey is strongly discouraging residents from making non-essential travel between 8pm-5am.
- Mayors Update on Coronavirus 3/9/2020
March 4, 2020 - A message from Governor Murphy - Tonight, Acting Governor Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver and I are announcing the first presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, in New Jersey. The individual, a male in his 30s, is hospitalized in Bergen County and has been hospitalized since March 3rd.
We take this situation very seriously and have been preparing for this for weeks. I urge residents to remain calm.
The investigation is underway and more information will be released when it becomes available.
For more info: visit nj.gov/health call 1-800-222-1222