Township Update - July 1, 2020

July 1, 2020 - Welcome to the first day of July. We have two new cases confirmed by the Washington Township Health Department to report today. Our total number of cases confirmed is now at 127, with 12 deaths and 102 released from isolation.

The Governor’s list of states that visitors must self-quarantine from for 14 days has increased. As of Tuesday, June 30, there are currently 16 states total that meet the criteria. The states include; Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. For more information on travel restrictions to NJ, visit www.covid19.nj.gov.

While our restaurants are not permitted to re-open for indoor dining at this time, please continue to support our local small businesses for takeout and outdoor dining in the difficult time. Our local restaurants were prepared for the weekend and ordered more food for this week so order and eat out if you can.

If you want to get tested, you can find the places that are offering the test here: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing

As a reminder, if you’re sick, call your healthcare provider. Call your doctor’s office or hospital FIRST before driving there. If you call 9-1-1 for a true emergency, please cover your face to protect yourself and our first responders. Follow CDC guidelines:

Wear a cloth mask where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Avoid handshakes.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve (not your hand).
Get a flu shot to prevent the flu if you have not done so this season.

Stay safe,
Mayor Matt