2 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyckoff: Mayor

WYCKOFF, NJ — Christian Health Care Center has accounted for 50 of Wyckoff's 70 coronavirus deaths, 111 of the township's 321 cases, according to a letter from Mayor Tim Shanley.

Shanley, in the letter dated May 28, but posted on Friday morning, also reports an additional two cases of the coronavirus in Wyckoff.

Long-term care facility numbers, Shanley explained, are separated by staff and resident numbers. He explained that the staff numbers are not included in the township total, whereas the resident totals are included.

There are 89 positive cases of the coronavirus among CHCC staffers.

Shanley also expressed optimism that "positive news" from Gov. Phil Murphy was on the horizon as it pertained to reopenings. During his Friday, May 29, Murphy announced that day care, sports and camps could resume.

During the news conference, Murphy announced:

• Child care centers can reopen June 15
• Non-contact organized sports activities can restart on June 22. But they can't be indoors, and no contact drills are allowed.
• Youth day camps, including municipal summer recreational programs, can begin on July 6.

Murphy also said horse racing can resume as early as next week, but no fans will be in the stands.

"We expect to update the standards as the facts on the ground changes," Murphy said.