Category: Safety
A Tale of Two Charts
First caveat: I created the first chart (based on numbers I received from the manager), so errors are possible despite my efforts to be accurate.
Second caveat: we do not have good data sets because testing is not yet available for widespread use. The charts below are based on those tested after showing symptoms.
The data below are the same in each chart.
The first chart shows the number of cases reported as presumptive positive in Teaneck. Despite all of our efforts, cases will continue to rise.
But — the second chart shows the rate at which those presumptive positives are doubling. The second chart is on a “log vertical scale”, which provides equal intervals for doubling effects (i.e. the space between 5 to 10 is equal to the space between 50 to 100). The second chart also contains two exponential fits for the data sets.
What the graph shows
They started to double within a predicted time-frame of 2.09 days. That appears to have slowed to 5.7 days (thus far) through self-isolation measures.
Teaneck’s Mayor Mohammed Hameeduddin called for self isolating ourselves on March 14th. Look at what started to happen on the chart between 3/14 and 3/21.
Bottom line: Self isolation and washing our hands WORKS.
This will provide our healthcare system time to #FlattenTheCurve…. but only if we keep it up.
Tedesco: County to Open COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Site for Bergen County First Responders and Health Care Professionals on Sunday
For Immediate Release:
March 28, 2020
Contact:
Michael Pagan
201.336.6972
Tedesco: County to Open COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Site for Bergen County First Responders and Health Care Professionals on Sunday
Hackensack, N.J. — Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced that on Sunday, March 29th, at 12:30 p.m., the County will open a mobile, drive-thru COVID-19 test site for symptomatic first responders and health care professionals who live or work in Bergen County only. The drive-thru test site will be located at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, N.J.
Only symptomatic first responders and health care professionals who live or work in Bergen County will be tested at this drive-thru test site and must provide accredited identification.
To be tested for COVID-19 at the drive-thru site, first responders and health care professionals must be screened by first completing a brief survey located at https://www.newbridgehealth.org and seeing a Telehealth doctor. Patients will then be given a confirmation code number that they will present at the drive-thru testing site.
“Bergen County first responders and health care professionals who are symptomatic should please take advantage of our mobile, drive-thru test site at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center,” said County Executive Tedesco. “These are the men and women on the front lines who are working to keep our 1 million residents safe from COVID-19. The sooner we help our first responders and health care professionals recover, the more people they will be able to treat.”
More information is available at: https://www.newbridgehealth.org and at https://co.bergen.nj.us/
Mar 24, 2020 Township Council Meeting Update
Please click below to hear the audio portion of last night’s Township Council Meeting from:
- Mayor Mohammed Hameeduddin
- Manager Dean Kazinci
- Heath Officer Ken Katter
Tedesco: Bergen County To Begin Accepting PPE Donations at County Annex Building Located in Paramus
For Immediate Release:
March 25, 2020
Contact:
Michael Pagan
201.336.6972
Tedesco: Bergen County To Begin Accepting PPE Donations at County Annex Building Located in Paramus
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced that the County will begin accepting donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as respirator/surgical masks, medical face shields/goggles, protective medical gowns and latex gloves at the Annex Building located at 220 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, N.J. (located behind Bergen New Bridge Medical Center off Pascack Road and Ridgewood Avenue) beginning tomorrow, Thursday, March 26th. The site will remain open every weekday, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Sadly, Bergen County has the most COVID-19 cases in New Jersey and our supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are dangerously low,” said County Executive Tedesco. “We are asking for donations of PPE from hardware stores, hair salons, nail salons, tattoo shops and any other business that is able to help our health care professionals get the equipment they need to treat residents suffering from this dangerous virus. We are a family in Bergen County and we are strong. If we work together, we will flatten the COVID-19 curve.”
The County of Bergen will be accepting small and large donations alike and has the necessary equipment to unload palletized donations if necessary. Residents are asked to please come Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to drop off donations. This is a drive-thru donation site and residents are asked to have donations readily accessible in the trunk or back area of their vehicles so County staff can unload the items.
Residents can email PPEdonations@co.bergen.nj.us with any questions they might have about larger donations being dropped off, acceptance of homemade opened boxes, and other inquiries.
Mayor Hameeduddin on MSNBC regarding COVID-19 in Teaneck
Mayor: U.S. is going through ‘three pearl harbor attacks at the same time.’
Mayor of Teaneck, New Jersey, Mohammed Hameeduddin on the surge of coronavirus cases in the state.
Mar. 22 Update re: Drive-Up Testing Centers
For Immediate Release:
March 22, 2020
Contact:
Michael Pagan
Tedesco: BCC FEMA Test Site At Capacity for Today and Will Reopen Monday
Paramus, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced that the Bergen Community College FEMA test site for COVID-19 has reached capacity and will reopen tomorrow, Monday, March 23rd, at 8 a.m. to administer more tests to residents with symptoms.
“The FEMA test site at Bergen Community College has reached capacity and will reopen tomorrow, Monday, at 8 a.m. to continue testing residents for COVID-19,” said County Executive Tedesco. “Bergen County has the most COVID-19 related cases in the state, with five deaths. It is important that we test as many symptomatic residents as possible. We encourage those coming to the FEMA test site to please remain patient as we continue the process of administering tests.”
To be tested for COVID-19, individuals must present proof of New Jersey residency. Technicians will be screening individuals for symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, shortness of breath, coughing) and those who do not exhibit symptoms will be turned away. Physician notes are not required. However, if an individual has a physician’s note they are encouraged to bring it with them.
Bergen County Drive-Up testing site now open
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If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include*:
*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.
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Testing Site Will Open Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Beginning on March 20 Open to New
Community-Based Testing Sites are for individuals who are experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness. Individuals who are not symptomatic will not be tested, as it diverts critical resources such as testing kits and laboratory materials from those who are ill. Each site will be provided with an allocation of 2,500 specimen collection kits and Personal Protective Equipment for all staff. The specimen collections will be transmitted to the contracted laboratory twice per day and results will be reported within 2-5 business days. Testing is free and will be covered by the federal government or personal insurance company. Individuals are encouraged to bring insurance cards if they have one.
Community Based Testing Site Location
Bergen Community College
Paramus Campus – Lots B & C
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
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COVID-19 Update Call Tonight — March, 18, 2020 8PM
COVID-19 Update Call (typo correction)
COVID-19 Update Call
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 8 PM
This evening at 8PM, the Township of Teaneck will be hosting a Community Update on the Coronavirus.
Please join Mayor Mohammed Hameeduddin, Deputy Mayors Katz and Schwartz, Councilmembers Dunleavy, Romney-Rice, Kaplan, and Pruitt; Township Manager Dean Kazinci; Congressman Josh Gottheimer; Michael Maron, the President and CEO of Holy Name Medical Center; Dr. Suraj Saggar, Chief of Infectious Disease at Holy Name Medical Center; Deborah Cornavaca, Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Murphy; Teaneck Health Officer Ken Katter; Teaneck School Superintendent Dr. Christopher Irving; Police Chief Glenn O’Reilly; and, Fire Chief Jordan Zaretsky to discuss the latest status of the virus, preventative measures, and important contact information that will help to answer all of your questions and concerns.
To participate by telephone, please call 1-425-535-9303 at 8:00 PM. You will automatically be connected to the conference call. A recording of the conference call will be made available on the Township’s website (www.teanecknj.gov) Thursday morning.
Thank you.
Executive Orders: March 16, 2020
Today’s executive orders, issued byt Governor Murphy and County Executive Tedesco can be found below: