Wyckoff Coronavirus Updates: What You Need To Know

WYCKOFF, NJ — The coronavirus outbreak continues to have an impact on communities in New Jersey and across the nation. Wyckoff is no exception, as many businesses and schools remain closed.

Here are the latest updates from Wyckoff:

Cases:

• As of Sunday, May 3, Wyckoff reported two additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number to 280.

Parks:

• Municipal parks in Wyckoff are open as of May 2 for passive recreation, which includes activities such as jogging, walking, hiking, birding and biking. Read more: Wyckoff Opening Parks On Saturday Following Executive Order

Schools:

• Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday afternoon that schools will be closed for the rest of the academic year due to the coronavirus. Read more: New Jersey Schools Closed For Rest Of Academic Year: Gov. Murphy
• Bergen Community College announced that the 2020 commencement ceremony will no longer be held at MetLife Stadium, but will be available to stream on YouTube. The ceremony will mimic an in-person ceremony in a lot of ways. Read more: Bergen Community College Commencement Moved To YouTube

Personal Stories:

• A ventilator may have saved David Lat’s life. Now, he’s sharing his story with others. Read more: Bergen County Native Shares Coronavirus Survival Story
• Parents who give police 48 hours notice can schedule a police drive-by with lights and sirens for Wyckoff kids celebrating a birthday. Read more: Wyckoff Police Offers Birthday Drive By For Area Kids

Tributes:

• Patch has begun collecting stories of the heroes in your community that are making a difference in these uncertain times. Consider sharing a story about the people in your life making a difference. Read more: Wyckoff Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

Assistance:

• An extension on the tax grace period has been issued until June 1, following an executive order from Gov. Phil Murphy. Read more: Wyckoff Extends Tax Payment Grace Period

Hospitals and Testing:

• Bergen County now offers drive-thru testing at Bergen Community College for any New Jersey resident with coronavirus symptoms of COVID-19. Tests are given first come, first serve from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
• 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.
• Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is now offering saliva tests for COVID-19 patients. Read more: Bergen New Bridge Medical Center To Offer COVID-19 Saliva Tests

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.

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.