East Hanover Mayor's Coronavirus Message For July 8, 2020

Press release from the Township of East Hanover:

July 8, 2020

Mayor's Message: Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Hello:

This is East Hanover Mayor Joe Pannullo with a special announcement.

Please be advised the East Hanover Health Department has informed us that since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, East Hanover has had 148 confirmed cases. Of the 148 cases, 128 cases are closed meaning that all appropriate protocols were taken; the isolation period is over and completed according to the NJ State Department of Health guidelines. There are 4 open cases and all 4 cases remains home quarantined. Sadly, we report that there have been 16 fatalities in East Hanover due to the coronavirus.

We ask that you pray for those who have the virus and to pray for those families that have lost their loved ones.

We ask that you patronize our local businesses by using technology to make your purchases online as well as patronize our restaurants by using their takeout and delivery services. As of last week, retail stores are open and restaurants are open for outside dining. Please practice social distancing.

I would also like to thank all our first responders; they are all doing a great job.

Please be aware that the 4 new cases are among young adults under the age of 25. I cannot emphasize as we socialize more, the potential risk of spreading the virus may increase. It is more important than ever to continue to practice safe social distancing and we strongly suggest the wearing of a mask. At least by wearing a mask you are not only helpful to yourself, but you are being respectful to others.

East Hanover is a great community and remember, as I always say, we may not be related by blood, but we are related by community and that makes us family. East Hanover is a caring community.

For additional information regarding the coronavirus, call the NJ COVID-19 Information Public Call Center at 1-800-962-1253 or Call NJ 211 or text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive text information and to stay informed.
To receive live text assistance, residents can text their zip code to 898-211.

The NJ Department of Human Services operates a toll free “warm line,” which is a resource for people seeking mental health services ~ (877) 294-HELP (4357).

If you have any questions, please call me on my cell at 973-418-5859.

Thank you

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