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Governor Murphy Orders New Rules, Restrictions At Supermarkets
Information Provided By Camden County Board of Freeholders
Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 122 imposing additional mitigation requirements on essential retail businesses, including supermarkets, and other essential industries in New Jersey. The order also ceases all non-essential construction projects in the state.
Freeholder Board Hosts Third Virtual Community Town Hall
Information provided by Camden County Board of Freeholders
The Freeholder Board and Congressman Donald Norcross will be hosting its third virtual town hall to address public concerns surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Facebook Live. The event will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9.
CDC Recommends Cloth Face Covers to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
Information provided by Camden County Board of Freeholders
In recent days, the Centers for Disease Control has issued new guidance regarding cloth face covers for general use to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The CDC now recommends that all Americans wear cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (grocery stores, pharmacies, etc…), and especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
Mayor Killion Provides Latest Update On The Coronavirus In Pennsauken
In a video post earlier today, Pennsauken Mayor Tim Killion provided the latest update on the COVID-19 outbreak, announcing that five new cases were found in town, bringing the total to 40 so far.
“These new cases drive home how important it is to maintain social
distancing, to frequently wash your hands, and to stay at home,” said Killion. “Social spread of this virus is a real thing. We need to take it seriously.”
NJEDA Announces Application Launch Date for Grants for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Information provided by the NJEDA
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will launch the application for its Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program on Friday, April 3, 2020 at 9:00 am. A link to the grant program application will be posted on the State’s COVID-19 Business Information Hub. The grant program is part of a package of initiatives announced last week to support businesses and workers facing economic hardship due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
New COVID-19 Testing Site To Open In Camden
Cooper University Health Care, Virtua Health, the Camden County Freeholder Board, and Camden County Health Department have collaborated to open a new drive-up coronavirus (COVID-19) testing site in the city of Camden beginning April 1.
Mayor Killion Provides Update On The Coronavirus Outbreak
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
In a letter penned to Pennsauken residents and business owners, Mayor Tim Killion provides an update on how the coronavirus is impacting the local community.
Enhanced SNAP Coming For Many Recipients
Many Camden County residents who receive food assistance through the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP) will receive an extra benefit payment on March 29. Benefits awarded in April will also be higher than usual, all in an effort to help address critical food needs related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Freeholder Board Hosts Second Virtual Community Town Hall
The Freeholder Board and Congressman Donald Norcross will be hosting their second virtual town hall to address public concerns surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Facebook Live. The event will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26.
How To Report Operation Of Nonessential Business Violations In New Jersey
Information provided by Camden County
Have you observed an employer, organization, or entity violating Governor Murphy’s Executive Order No. 107? Residents in New Jersey can now report all violations of the governor’s order closing nonessential businesses using an easy-to-complete form available on the state’s coronavirus webpage.
