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Daily Update 4/14/20

Parent Category: Notices and Announcements Category: Coronavirus Information

Bergenfield OEM
COVID-19 UPDATE 4/14/20 4:00pm

Total cases = 536; New cases in last 24 hours = 34
Total deaths = 17; Total deaths in last 24 hours = 5

  1. Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance Corps is seeking donations of N95 masks, gowns and funds due to the increased call volume. More info: www.bergenfieldambulance.org.
  2. Borough secured additional PPE from Bergen County for EMS, FD, PD & DPW.
  3. BULK pickup is cancelled for April. Next bulk pickup is July.
  4. ALL parks & school grounds are closed.
  5. Overnight Parking restrictions remain suspended until April 19th.
  6. Boro Hall open weekdays 10am-2pm by appointment only.
  7. Bergenfield Health Dept., OEM & administration remain operational 24/7.

Sign Up To Receive A Wellness Phone Call from the Library

Parent Category: Notices and Announcements Category: Library Notices

During this difficult time, the Bergenfield Library realizes that not everyone may be tech savvy. If you would like to sign up a family member to receive a brief weekly "Wellness Check" phone call from one of the library staff, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Staff can answer any questions related to your library account or provide referral information for services during this public health crisis. This service is limited to Bergenfield residents only.

Daily Update 4/13/20 (afternoon)

Parent Category: Notices and Announcements Category: Coronavirus Information

Bergenfield OEM
COVID-19 UPDATE 4/13/20 3:00pm

Total cases = 502; New cases (since last update at 12:00pm 4/13) = 1
Total deaths = 12; Total deaths in last 24 hours = 1

  1. Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance Corps is seeking donations of N95 masks, gowns and funds due to the increased call volume. More info: www.bergenfieldambulance.org.
  2. Borough secured additional PPE from Bergen County for EMS, FD, PD & DPW.
  3. BULK pickup is cancelled for April. Next bulk pickup is July.
  4. ALL parks & school grounds are closed.
  5. Overnight Parking restrictions remain suspended until April 19th.
  6. Boro Hall open weekdays 10am-2pm by appointment only.
  7. Bergenfield Health Dept., OEM & administration remain operational 24/7.

Daily Update 4/13/20

Parent Category: Notices and Announcements Category: Coronavirus Information

Bergenfield OEM
COVID-19 UPDATE 4/13/20 12:00pm

Total cases = 501; New cases in last 48 hours = 25
Total deaths = 11; Total deaths in last 24 hours = 0

  1. Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance Corps is seeking donations of N95 masks, gowns and funds due to the increased call volume. More info: www.bergenfieldambulance.org.
  2. Borough secured additional PPE from Bergen County for EMS, FD, PD & DPW.
  3. BULK pickup is cancelled for April. Next bulk pickup is July.
  4. ALL parks & school grounds are closed.
  5. Overnight Parking restrictions remain suspended until April 19th.
  6. Boro Hall open weekdays 10am-2pm by appointment only.
  7. Bergenfield Health Dept., OEM & administration remain operational 24/7.

Lidl Supermarket Donates $1,500 Worth of Groceries to Bergenfield Food Bank

Parent Category: News Category: Notices and Announcements

The Borough’s local Lidl supermarket has donated $1,500 worth of groceries to help restock Bergenfield’s community food banks. With this donation, dozens of residents will no longer worry about how they will put a meal on the table for their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“The global health crisis we are facing has proven to be a trying time for all of us, but it’s inspiring to see our community come together and lend a helping hand to our neighbors in their time of need,” said Mayor Arvin Amatorio. “On behalf of the entire Borough, we thank Lidl for their generous donation and we are continually grateful for all of those who have helped keep the community food bank operating.”

Bergenfield operates a food bank year round, but a temporary program has also been established to help those who need additional assistance during the pandemic. Donations of nonperishable food, fresh produce, personal health kits, PPE, homemade masks and monetary contributions are being accepted at VFW Post 6467 (321 S. Washington Avenue) between 7:30 a.m and 6:00 p.m. You may also contact the Borough Administration at 201-387-4055 ext. 6 to arrange for someone to pick up your donation.

Daily Update 4/11/20

Parent Category: Notices and Announcements Category: Coronavirus Information

Bergenfield OEM
COVID-19 UPDATE 4/11/20 3:00pm

Total cases = 476; New cases in last 24 hours = 13
Total deaths = 11; Total deaths in last 24 hours = 0

  1. Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance Corps is seeking donations of N95 masks, gowns and funds due to the increased call volume. More info: www.bergenfieldambulance.org.
  2. BULK pickup is cancelled for April. Next bulk pickup is July.
  3. ALL parks & school grounds are closed.
  4. Overnight Parking restrictions remain suspended until April 19th.
  5. Boro Hall open weekdays 10am-2pm by appointment only.
  6. Bergenfield Health Dept., OEM & administration in operation every day.

EXPANDED ACCESS TO TESTING

Parent Category: Notices and Announcements Category: Coronavirus Information

Where: The county operated site is located at: Bergen New Bridge Medical Center at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ.  This is an APPOINTMENT ONLY site.

Who: This site is open to Bergen County residents who are symptomatic; this site will continue to serve first responders and healthcare professionals who live or work in Bergen County as well. 

Symptomatic Bergen County residents, first responders or healthcare professionals must provide photo identification proving their residency and/or professionals to provide qualifying photo id. 

NEW!!.  The Bergen County operated site is now open to all municipal employees who work in any of our 70 municipalities regardless of residency.  Proof of employment within the municipality required.  Also, open to ALL Bergen County employees regardless of residency with proof of employment; individuals must be symptomatic and must follow the below steps.

How:

OPTION 1. Residents must first be screened by completing a brief survey located at https://www.newbridgehealth.org and evaluated by a Telehealth doctor. Patients will then be given a confirmation code number to present at the drive-thru testing site that corresponds with their appointment.

OR

OPTION 2. Patients with orders (prescription) from their private physicians have expedited scheduling.

Log into portal: https://www.newbridgehealth.org/

Follow link to COVID screening and follow prompts to upload a doctor’s order (prescription) into the system.

More information is available at: https://www.newbridgehealth.org and at https://co.bergen.nj.us/

WHEN: By appointment 7 days a week

*** Please note that this is a County operated site and is separate from the FEMA site located at Bergen Community College in Paramus.

Daily Update 4/10/20

Parent Category: Notices and Announcements Category: Coronavirus Information

Bergenfield OEM
COVID-19 UPDATE 4/10/20 3:00pm

Total cases = 463; New cases in last 24 hours = 26
Total deaths = 11; Total deaths in last 24 hours = 1

  1. Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance Corps is seeking donations of N95 masks, gowns and funds due to the increased call volume. More info: www.bergenfieldambulance.org.
  2. BULK pickup is cancelled for April. Next bulk pickup is July.
  3. ALL parks & school grounds are closed.
  4. Overnight Parking restrictions remain suspended until April 19th.
  5. Boro Hall open weekdays 10am-2pm by appointment only.
  6. Bergenfield Health Dept., OEM & administration in operation every day.

Bergenfield Ramps Up Efforts to Stock Community Food Banks During COVID-19 Pandemic

Parent Category: News Category: Notices and Announcements

Bergenfield has a group of dedicated volunteers who operate community food banks and as the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to bring hardships to countless families, these organizations are taking on the task of assisting even more individuals. Many residents have graciously stepped in to help feed more families, but the supplies at local food banks are beginning to run low. 

“The COVID-19 pandemic not only has all of us worrying about our health and safety, it has countless individuals unsure of how they will be able to financially support their families or where their next meal will come from,” said Mayor Arvin Amatorio. “Our local food banks have always served as a critical lifeline for our community, I’m asking anyone who may have the means to assist in this time of crisis to consider donating to our efforts to restock our food banks.” 

Bergenfield operates a food bank year round, but a temporary program has also been established to help those who need additional assistance during the pandemic. 

Donations of nonperishable food, fresh produce, personal health kits, PPE, homemade masks and monetary contributions are being accepted at VFW Post 6467 (321 S. Washington Avenue) between 7:30 a.m and 6:00 p.m. You may also contact the Borough Administration at 201-387-4055 ext. 6 to arrange for someone to pick up your donation. 

Daily Update 4/9/20

Parent Category: Notices and Announcements Category: Coronavirus Information

Bergenfield OEM
COVID-19 UPDATE 4/9/20 4:00pm

Total cases = 437; New cases in last 24 hours = 29
Total deaths = 10; Total deaths in last 24 hours = 2

  1. Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance Corps is seeking donations of N95 masks, gowns and funds due to the increased call volume. More info: www.bergenfieldambulance.org.
  2. BULK pickup is cancelled for April. Next bulk pickup is July.
  3. ALL parks & school grounds are closed.
  4. Overnight Parking restrictions remain suspended until April 19th.
  5. Boro Hall closed Friday 4/10 and will re-open on Monday 4/13 at 10am.
  6. Boro Hall office hours remain Monday-Friday 10am-2pm but it is by appointment only.
  7. Bergenfield Health Dept., OEM & Administration are working every day on the pandemic.

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