8 Presumptive Positive Coronavirus Cases In Teaneck

TEANECK – Teaneck has eight new cases of the coronavirus, officials said. Two new cases were identified in Bergen County on Friday.

Dean B. Kazinci, the township manager, said Teaneck continues to monitor the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout the region.

"As manager, I have an imperative to do everything possible to slow the spread of this serious virus and protect those who are most vulnerable," he said. "This is a difficult and extraordinary situation, and I recognize that people throughout our community, including our workforce, are concerned for their personal health and that of their families and friends."

Presumptive positive means the person tested positive in state labs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ultimately confirms the test. So far, 100 percent of the state's positive tests have been confirmed.

All schools in Bergen County have been shut down and Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

The township’s health department is working closely with the NJ Department of Health to monitor the situation closely. Staff continue to proactively respond to any cases that may be identified in the area.

The Teaneck Health Department has fielded hundreds of calls and emails from our residents for guidance and direction.

The Teaneck Library will be closed to the public starting Friday, March 13th. This decision was reached to protect the staff from potential exposures to COVID-19 out of an abundance of caution. The library’s website will reflect when the Library will reopen.

The town has cancelled all non-essential meetings. The website calendar will reflect the cancellations of the various Boards and Commissions.

Effective the week of March 16th, and until further notice, the municipal building will be closed on Fridays. All staff will work a Monday through Thursday schedule. Hours of operation will be from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Hours of operation on Tuesday will remain 8 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Rodda Center will follow the same schedule.