COVID-19 Update
July 1, 2020
Nutley Update on COVID-19
The Township of Nutley is providing an update to the community on several important matters, including:
- Total COVID-19 cases in Nutley
- Indoor Dining Resumption On Hold
- Updated Quarantine Advisory
- Other updates
COVID-19 Total Cases
The Township of Nutley announced 7 additional known COVID-19 cases bringing the total to 518 cases and 36 deaths.
Indoor Dining Resumption on Hold
Governor Murphy stated earlier this week that due to the spike in coronavirus cases seen in other states, the planned resumption of indoor dining on July 2nd will not occur as previously announced.
Updated Quarantine Advisory Issued for Individuals Traveling to New Jersey
On Tuesday, Governor Murphy advised individuals traveling to New Jersey from eight additional states with significant community spread of COVID-19 to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. The travel advisory applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents or a state with a 10% or higher positivity rate over a 7-day rolling average.
As of Tuesday, June 30, there are currently 16 states total that meet the criteria stated above: Alabama; Arkansas; Arizona; California; Florida; Georgia; Iowa; Idaho; Louisiana; Mississippi; North Carolina; Nevada; South Carolina; Tennessee; Texas; and Utah.
Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders
To view the executive orders, visit:
https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/approved/eo_archive.html
Emotional Support Information
If you need emotional support or are feeling anxiety or worry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can call the NJ Mental Health Cares number at 1-866-202-HELP (4357). It is staffed with a live mental health specialist 7 days a week, 8 am-8 pm.
Locally, the Nutley Family Service Bureau is accepting referrals and can be reached by calling 973-667-1884.
Health Department Message
Please make every attempt to check in on elderly and/or disabled neighbors. If you are aware of anyone that needs food and/or supplies, please contact the Department of Public Affairs at 973-284-4976.
Additional Information
For additional information and previous updates, please visit www.nutleynj.org. In addition to receiving emergency alerts, visit www.covid19.nj.gov to stay informed.
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