Masks Required In Fair Lawn Municipal Buildings Amid COVID Spike

FAIR LAWN, NJ — Masks are now mandatory within Fair Lawn municipal buildings as the Omicron variant continues to spread in New Jersey.

Officials announced the updated protocols on Monday, stating that "the Borough needs to take action to protect the health and safety of our employees and residents" as a way to deal with the increased presence of the variant.

Residents will need to mask up when entering any of the borough's municipal buildings, regardless of vaccination status, starting Tuesday morning.

"As of Tuesday, December 28, 2021, and until further notice, anyone entering the Municipal Building, Community Center, Senior Center or other Borough Facility is required to wear a face covering, regardless of vaccination status, except where a disability prevents such use. Signage will be posted at all entry/exit doors," the borough said.

The borough has also put forth official word on employee testing, and will allow borough employees to get tested during work hours.

"If you choose to get tested, you may attend during your working hours; however Borough Offices shall remain open and you must receive approval from your Department Head and/or Supervisor," officials said.

Here's the full statement, from the borough's Facebook page: