Mayor Janice Mironov and Members of Council -- Denise Daniels, Anthony Katawick, Marc Lippman, David Russell, Johnnie Whittington and John Zoller -- Present

April 19, 2020

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE

Positive COVID-19 cases do continue to increase in Mercer County and the State of New Jersey. On a positive and hopeful community note, as of April 18, a total of 150 East Windsor resident cases have recovered.

So it is even more important to continue this progress by practicing social distancing, following the advice and directives of health care professionals and government officials, and using good sense, so we can all get through this difficult period together. We need to remember that the most effective and most caring responsible thing we can continue to do for ourselves, our loved ones and our entire community is to continue to do what we are doing.

Over this past week, large numbers of face masks were distributed to our senior citizens by way of Drive Through at the Township Senior Center.

Continue to Enjoy East Windsor Parks and Trails as the weather brightens, and we appreciate the great cooperation demonstrated by our residents enabling this policy: (While New Jersey has closed all state and county parks) East Windsor Township Parks, Pathways and Trails continue to remain OPEN subject to RESTRICTIONS. The Township continues to monitor for compliance and the need for further local actions if warranted. Park visitors are reminded to comply with all social distancing requirements.

PERMITTED ACTIVITIES: The only permitted activities in Township parks, pathways and trails are walking, running, bicycling or engaging in outdoor activities with immediate family, caretakers, household members, or romantic partners.

REQUIRED RESTRICTIONS: Playground equipment areas within the parks are CLOSED and have been fenced off to prohibit their use. Group close-contact activities, including games of basketball and soccer, which do not comply with state social distancing requirements, ARE PROHIBITED.

Residents are asked to call the police department non-emergency line at (609) 448-5678 ext. 0 to report any observed non-compliance issues.

Mercer County has reported, as of April 19, 2020, there have been a total of 2,395 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases to date, and 113 deaths in Mercer County. All active cases are either at home self-isolating or admitted to the hospital. The State of New Jersey today reported 3,881 additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases for a current total of 85,301 cases, and 132 additional deaths for a total of 4,202 COVID-19 related deaths statewide. For all further information and data related to COVID-19 cases, go to the New Jersey official COVID-19 dashboard (CLICK HERE).

If you are concerned about your mental health or the mental health of a loved one during the current crisis, NJMentalHealthCares is available 7 days a week from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. at (866) 202-HELP (4357).

For general questions and concerns about COVID-19:

• Call: 2-1-1
• Call (24/7): 1-800-962-1253
• Text: NJCOVID to 898-211
• Visit covid19.nj.gov for additional information

PRIOR UPDATES

For prior updates and resources visit the EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP COVID-19 information webpage:
www.east-windsor.nj.us/COVID

Residents are advised to check the Township website at www.east-windsor.nj.us, read E-News Alerts, tune into Community Access TV Comcast Channel 27 and Verizon Channel 38, or call the municipal information hotline at (609) 443-4000, ext. 400, for schedule updates.