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

June 30, 2020

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE

Mercer County has reported, as of June 30, 2020, there have been 25 new cases for a total of 7,659 confirmed COVID-19 Cases to date, and a total, sadly, of 539 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 395 additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases for a current total of 171,667 cases, and 43 additional deaths for a total of 13,181 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).

It is important that everyone continue 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.

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).

MERCER COUNTY UPDATES

Mercer County Community College James Kerney Campus will host its first-ever virtual EMPLOYMENT TRAINING FAIR on Wednesday, July 1 from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. The event will be presented via Zoom, and is free of charge, however, advance registration is required. The Trenton Community Resources for Employment Fair will provide learning sessions and subsequent employment opportunities for individuals seeking preferential consideration for upcoming open positions from local employers in the Trenton area. To register, visit www.mccc.edu/tcref or email CET@mccc.edu.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY UPDATES

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 158 (CLICK HERE) on June 29, temporarily pausing the resumption of indoor dining, which had been scheduled to resume on July 2. The Order also prohibits the consumption of food or beverages and smoking in the indoor premises of any retail, recreational, or entertainment business, including casinos, where masks are strictly required. The New Jersey Department of Health issued an updated Executive Directive (CLICK HERE) for food and beverage establishments, which will continue to be restricted to in-person service at outdoor areas only.

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.