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May 14, 2025
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Coronavirus

The Coronavirus Worldwide Pandemic, or the spread of the COVID-19 virus, has made its way to New Jersey in March 2020. With exponential spread of the virus expected, the whole of society has been asked to take precautions to slow the spread, including social distancing, limiting large gatherings, washing hands and staying home if you are sick. This page features information curated and reported by Pascack Press and Northern Valley Press journalists. For Centers for Disease Control updates, go to: cdc.gov/coronavirus. For New Jersey info, go to: nj.gov/health.

Alpine

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Imposes Sweeping Restrictions on Society To Slow Spread of Coronavirus

March 16, 2020 Tom Clancey

NEW JERSEY—Gov. Phil Murphy announced sweeping limitations on civil society he says will help flatten the curve, or slow the spread of the novel Coronavirus COVID-19, with about 100 cases […]

Englewood

Online Services Used at Houses of Worship in Bergen County Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

March 16, 2020 Hillary Viders

ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—In a time when people desperately need a sense of community amid fear and anxiety, online services at area houses of worship are helping people stay connected to a […]

Alpine

New Jersey Governor Expected To Close All Schools, May Impose Curfews to Slow Spread of COVID-19

March 16, 2020 Tom Clancey

NEW JERSEY—New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to order all state schools to be closed, and may impose a state-wide curfew. Murphy is expected to make additional announcements at […]

Northern Valley Press

Tenafly Takes Precautions Against Coronavirus

March 16, 2020 Hillary Viders

TENAFLY, N.J.—Tenafly is a robust and thriving community—but for now, the scenario downtown appears dramatically different.  On March 13, looking at Washington Street, usually the busiest center of Tenafly, was […]

Englewood

Englewood Health Department Issues Urgent Call For Social Distancing To Slow COVID-19 Spread

March 16, 2020 Tom Clancey

ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—The Englewood Department of Health has issued an urgent call to practice social distancing to decrease the rapid spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus spreading in Bergen County and […]

Northern Valley Press

Teaneck Told To Self-Quarantine As COVID-19 Spreads

March 15, 2020 Tom Clancey

TEANECK, N.J.—There’s a health emergency in the township—with COVID-19 cases reaching 18 confirmed patients on March 15—and all residents have been asked to voluntarily self-quarantine, use social distancing and avoiding […]

Northern Valley Press

Hackensack Meridian Health postpones non-urgent procedures

March 15, 2020 Staff

EDISON, N.J.—With U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, M.D., advising hospitals to cancel elective surgeries during the Covid-19/novel coronavirus pandemic, and the American College of Surgeons also issuing recommendations for management […]

Montvale

Ghassali: Stay home now; we’ll make up for lost time this summer

March 15, 2020 John Snyder

MONTVALE, N.J.—Mayor Michael Ghassali could have left his message at a warning about strict enforcement of a closure at the borough’s parks and recreation facilities, which runs through April 1. […]

Northern Valley Press

New York Governor: ‘We Are Looking At A New War’ In Fight To Slow COVID-19 Spread

March 15, 2020 Tom Clancey

ALBANY—New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on March 15 predicted a tidal wave of COVID-19 patients will crush hospital capacity in his state amid the viral pandemic now at more than […]

Pascack Press

In TV appeal, Calamari urges kindness; chief vows officers will render aid but keep distance

March 14, 2020 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Mayor Peter Calamari said “kindness and common sense will go a long way” as the town weathers the Covid-19 emergency. He added in part, “There’s nothing like […]

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