Teaneck Coronavirus: 872 Cases, 55 Deaths As Of Friday

TEANECK, NJ — In the Township of Teaneck, a total of 872 people had tested for positive for the new coronavirus, and 55 people had died from the virus, Township Manager Dean Kazinci said in a news conference Friday. The ages of those who have died range from 30- to 100-years-old, Kazinci said.

In the conference, Kazinci said the township has seen an overall decrease in the number of people being diagnosed with the virus by day. In Teaneck between March 9 and March 21, he said it took approximately 1.98 days for the number of new cases to double. From March 22 to April 16, that number grew to 7.6 days, showing a hopeful decrease in transmission.

Kazinci said the trend is a "very good indication that social distancing works."

Read more: Rite Aid Opens Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Site In Bergen Co.

May 12 Election:

Teaneck's May 12 municipal election will be completed entirely using vote-by-mail ballots. Voters must be registered by April 21, and ballots will be mailed on or before April 24.

Ballots must be postmarked by May 12 and received by the Bergen County Board of Elections no later than 8 p.m. on May 14.

Read more: Teaneck Coronavirus: May Election Moved To Vote-By-Mail Format

For More Information:

For statewide updates on the new coronavirus delivered by text message, residents can text NJCOVID to 898211.

Residents who believe they have symptoms of COVID-19 can take an online self-assessment at self.covid19.nj.gov.

Schools:

Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday schools will remain closed through May 15.

"There is no one who wants to reopen schools more than I do," he said, adding: "We cannot be guided by emotion. We have to be guided by the facts on the ground." Read more: Gov. Murphy: NJ Schools Shut Through May 15 In Coronavirus Crisis

Businesses

• Murphy issued a state-at-home order and closed non-essential businesses earlier in March. Read more: Gov. Murphy Announces NJ 'Stay-At-Home' Order Due To Coronavirus
• Viewing real estate with a realtor is considered an essential retail business. Realtors are permitted to meet with individuals or families. Open houses are not permitted.
• Car dealers are permitted to sell vehicles online or via remote sales as consistent with current law. Cars can be delivered to a buyer or picked up curbside at the dealership.
• Firearms retailers are permitted to operate by appointment only, and only during limited hours. The NCIS background check system is still up and running to purchase firearms purchases.
• Golf courses and private golf clubs must remain closed to the public.

Hospitals and Testing

• Bergen County now offers drive-thru testing for Bergen County residents, county employees, first responders and health care workers with coronavirus symptoms and a doctor's prescription.
• Passaic County also offers drive-thru testing.
• Hackensack Meridian offers COVID-19 testing at its nine urgent care centers in Monmouth and Ocean counties.
• Immediate care of Marlboro is offering a drive-thru COVID-19 test in the Marlboro Medical Arts site located at 479 Rt 520 in Marlboro. Testing is by appointment only at (855) 925-5467 ext 0.
• The PNC Bank Arts Center is a regional FEMA drive-thru test location and is open for testing every other day from 8 a.m. to 4pm for up to 500 persons per day. Click here for PNC Arts Test Center info and schedule.
• On every Saturday, the PNC Bank Arts Center site will be dedicated to symptomatic health care workers and first responders -- police, fire, and EMS -- with valid credentials only. The general public will not be able to access this site on Saturdays.
• Central Jersey Urgent Care is testing up to 80 patients daily at Eatontown, Howell and Marlboro.

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HOW IT SPREADS:

The virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading from person-to-person. Someone who is actively sick with COVID-19 can spread the illness to others. That is why CDC recommends that these patients be isolated either in the hospital or at home (depending on how sick they are) until they are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others.

Gov. Phil Murphy issued a new order requiring customers and employees wear face masks while inside essential businesses. The CDC recommends that every American wear a face mask while in public.

There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19.

While the best way to prevent illness is to avoid virus exposure, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention always recommends taking preventive actions to contain the spread of viruses. This includes:

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipes.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

COPING WITH COVID-19 STRESS:

• From the New Jersey Department of Health:
• Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news/social media
• Take deep breaths, stretch, meditate
• Eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly
• Get plenty of sleep; avoid alcohol/ drugs
• Do things you enjoy like baking or walking the dog
• Talk with people you trust about how you are feeling.
• Get the facts at nj.gov/health