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

 
East Windsor Township
E-News Alert!
 

March 31, 2021


CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP

The Township will continue to keep you informed of up to date information concerning the availability and accessibility to vaccines and updated vaccination locations.

Below are direct links to the various vaccine providers currently accepting appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations:

The List of Statewide Vaccination Locations, which includes State "Mega-Sites" and state-designated Mercer County sites, can be found at (CLICK HERE) The number of vaccines available may vary, so you may need to check back several times if you are seeking an appointment at a specific location.

Anyone seeking a COVID-19 vaccine is strongly encouraged to register with the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System (NJVSS) (CLICK HERE). If you experience an error or need help registering with the NJVSS, you can complete an online form (CLICK HERE), or call NJ Hotline at (855) 568-0545. You will be notified when it is time for you to schedule an appointment. For State information about COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and phasing priority (CLICK HERE).

Seniors aged 75 and older can call the Senior NJ COVID Call Center hotline (856) 249-7007 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily for assistance with registering, scheduling and rescheduling appointments.

As an increasing number of Americans are fully vaccinated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced recent changes to their recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals. (CLICK HERE) for specifics regarding their recommendations.

EAST WINDSOR UPDATE

East Windsor Township, in ongoing efforts to plan for the anticipated increase in vaccine availability, is maintaining a Covid-19 Vaccination Pre-Registration System, for local area clinics -- for Township residents 55 years of age and older and residents at risk -- who have not received or scheduled a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. This list will be used in the event the vaccine supply and opportunities become available in our local area. (CLICK HERE) to access the form.

MERCER COUNTY UPDATE

The Mercer County Department of Human Services, in partnership with the Mercer County Board of Social Services, has launched the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), to offer financial assistance toward unpaid rent or utility bills for renter households in Mercer County impacted by COVID-19. The application deadline is April 5, 2021. For more information (CLICK HERE) or call (609) 389-3575.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY UPDATE

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 234 (CLICK HERE) on March 29, effective Friday April 2, Increasing Gathering Limits as follows:

OUTDOOR GATHERINGS:

  • The general outdoor gathering limit will increase from 50 people to 200 people.
  • Outdoor gatherings that are religious services or ceremonies, political events, weddings, funerals or memorial services will continue to have no limit.
  • College and youth sporting events will be permitted up to 200 spectators if the outdoor venue can accommodate appropriate social distancing.

LARGE VENUES:

  • Venues, including sports and entertainment venues, with a seating capacity of 2,500 or more will be permitted to host events at 20 percent capacity indoors and 30 percent capacity outdoors, excluding participants, such as athletes and performers, and staff, such as coaches and ushers.
  • All attendees at the event must remain six feet apart, except those individuals who purchase or reserve tickets together may be seated together. Masks are required, except when eating or drinking.

CATERED EVENTS:

  • The Order clarifies that banquet halls and similar dining establishments and venues using a licensed caterer can host indoor celebrations and other private catered events at 35 percent of the room’s capacity, up to 150 persons.

Governor Murphy announced Expanded Vaccine Eligibility, effective April 5, (CLICK HERE) for individuals aged 55 and older, additional frontline essential workers and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities 16 and over.

New Jersey has extended through May 28 the application deadline for small business PPE discounts, through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's Small and Micro Businesses Person Protective Equipment (PPE) Access Program. (CLICK HERE) for additional information and to apply.

Mercer County has reported, as of March 31, 2021, there have been 122 new cases for a total of 28,849 confirmed COVID-19 Cases to date, and a total, sadly, of 864 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 4,586 additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases for a current total of 799,391 cases, and 44 additional deaths for a total of 21,993 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).

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

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.

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