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Daily Update 4/16/20

Parent Category: Notices and Announcements Category: Coronavirus Information

Bergenfield OEM
COVID-19 UPDATE 4/16/20 3:00pm

Total cases = 595; New cases in last 24 hours = 38
Total deaths = 17; 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 a third PPE re-supply from Bergen County OEM.
  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, BVAC & administration remain operational 24/7.

Daily Update 4/15/20

Parent Category: Notices and Announcements Category: Coronavirus Information

Bergenfield OEM
COVID-19 UPDATE 4/15/20 3:00pm

Total cases = 557; New cases in last 24 hours = 21
Total deaths = 17; 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 second PPE re-supply from Bergen County OEM.
  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, BVAC & administration remain operational 24/7.

Bergenfield Restocks Personal Protective Equipment with Donations from Bergen County, Local Residents and Businesses

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The Borough of Bergenfield continues to restock its supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with direct purchases as well as the help of donations from Bergen County, residents and local businesses. The Borough has been aggressively tackling this public health crisis since day one and was well prepared with the proper emergency response supplies for first responders and other borough employees to address the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“The need for personal protective equipment has never been greater in our communities, but with proper emergency planning and the generous donations we have so far been able to keep up with the need for PPE,” said Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Ryan Shell. “The Office of Emergency Management is working diligently to ensure protective equipment is properly and evenly distributed to our first responders and essential Borough personnel. “With severe shortages of protective equipment worldwide, we are grateful for the life saving donations we continue to receive from the County and local residents to ensure Bergenfield’s frontline workers have the necessary resources to stay safe throughout the remainder of this pandemic.”

Today alone, Bergenfield received 100 N95 masks, 200 surgical masks, four reusable hard face shields, six boxes of gloves, a Sun Joe Electric Sprayer and one gallon of Bioesque General Sanitizing solution. However, there could soon be a need for additional supplies, specifically N95 masks and hospital gowns for EMS workers. With a higher volume of medical calls coming in each day, EMTs require the use of additional PPE per shift now more than in the early stages of the outbreak. Bergenfield is continuing to work closely with its mutual aid communities to evenly share its resources and PPE with all first responders so no one goes unprotected. 

To donate any PPE, please contact the Office of Emergency management by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

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.

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