Covid-19 Information and News
Coronavirus Information
COVID-19 Cases Reported in West Windsor Residents 235
Recent Activity During the Previous 2 weeks
(September 9, 2020 through September 23, 2020)
Cases Reported 3
66.6% of the cases are between the ages of 15 to 34 years; 33.3% are between the ages of 35 to 54 years of age.
The COVID-19 case counts reported above are current as of Wednesday, September 23, 2020. One new case was reported over the past week. Please be assured that the Health Department is monitoring for case reports seven days a week and will initiate immediate investigations, inform close contacts, and take recommended public health actions to help prevent further spread of illness in the community. Individuals are cleared from isolation once their symptoms resolve and they are at least 10 days beyond the date of symptom onset and 24 hours fever-free and symptoms have improved. The first case of COVID-19 in a West Windsor resident was reported on March 19, 2020.
People infected with COVID-19 experience a range of symptoms from mild to severe and some are even asymptomatic. COVID-19 symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days following exposure. Even though a person is asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic, they may still be capable of transmitting the virus to others. The existence of pre-symptomatic or asymptomatic transmission during the current COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges for contact tracing. This is one of the reasons that public health officials continue to urge our residents to be diligent and adhere to preventative measures: wear a mask, avoid crowds, practice social distancing, and wash your hands often. It’s very important to stay home and prevent passing the virus to others when you are ill, have been exposed to an ill person or have traveled to a COVID-19 hot spot in the previous 14 days. Please check out your destination before you travel to ensure that it is not designated as a hot spot for community spread of disease. If you must visit, take precautions and follow quarantine guidance once you return. Please cooperate with public health officials in contact tracing efforts and help stop the spread of disease in our community.
Monthly Descriptive for time period of July 22, 2020 through August 26, 2020: 20% of cases are under age 14; 20% of cases are between 15 to 34 years of age; 13.33% of cases are 35 to 54 years of age; 33.33% cases are 55 to 74 years of age; and 13.33% are unknown ages (investigation ongoing). 53.3% of the cases are females and 46.6% are males. 6.6% healthcare professionals.
- Any member of the public attending in-person any Township public meeting and/or public hearing must read and abide by the COVID-19 meeting guidelines and must also complete and bring with them a COVID-19 Questionnaire
- 24-Hour Public Hotline: 1-800-222-1222 or visit: covid19.nj.gov
- U.S. Census 2020 - Click here
- Covid Test Sites
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Youth Camp Counselor COVID-19 Training
This presentation provides a basic overview of COVID-19 for summer camp staff. The presentation includes narration and embedded videos. To view the presentation, please select the slideshow tab on the toolbar and click on “From Beginning"
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As businesses and workplaces reopen, many are wondering how to assess their risk for contracting COVID-19 in specific situations. There are several factors to consider and the link below provides a clear explanation.
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WaterWorks Letter
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the West Windsor WaterWorks Family Aquatic Center will not be opening for Memorial Day weekend. An anticipated opening day will be announced once we receive notice that the Governor’s Executive Orders are being relaxed to allow public pools to open.
Until we get this clearance, the Township has temporarily suspended accepting new memberships. Once we know the status of swimming season, current members who have already paid their membership fees will be contacted regarding credits and/or refunds. - West Windsor Community Park Notice: Limited Access by Car while COVID-19 Testing is Operational
Please be advised that vehicles will have limited access to the park through the main entrance of Community Park on Princeton-Hightstown Road while the test site is running. Traffic will not be permitted beyond the parking lot adjacent to the Dog Park and Skating Park between the hours of 7 am to 1pm on Saturday, June 20th and Tuesday, June 23rd. The Township is hosting a FEMA/NJDOH COVID-19 test site and only vehicles participating in the testing will be permitted beyond this point. Pedestrian and bikes are permitted within the park; however some sections will be blocked off for your safety. Please plan accordingly. -
Thank you Mercer Mask Project
11,349 MASKS and 660 GOWNS - handmade and donated to front line workers as of May 6, 2020! - What do I do if I test positive for COVID-19?
What do I do if I am a Close Contact of COVID-19 Patient? - ARC Plasma Donations
- Governor's Outreach Team Update for Mayor's 3/25/2020
- West Windsor Township has temporarily suspended the pick-up of Weekly White Goods/Appliances by the Department of Public Works (posted 3/24/20)
- COVID Council Letter to Residents 3-23-20
- Waste Management Bulk Pickup Suspension
- Soliciting Medical Supplies Donations
- COVID Update 3-21-20
- COVID Update 3-20-20
- COVID update 3-20-20 #1
- Help & Donations Needed
- NOTICE OF PARK CLOSURES FOR COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING PRECAUTIONS:
West Windsor Township believes that residents should have access to parks during these difficult times. We also hold the health and well-being of our residents in high regard. To that end, effective immediately, all active Township park facilities will be closed until further notice. These areas include all playgrounds, fields, courts and dog parks. All passive areas will remain open at this time which include walking/biking paths and trails. We ask anyone utilizing our parks to practice social distancing as outlined by the CDC. - Please continue to call 1-609-799-9068 to reach the Health Department.
- Heath Department is investigating the first case of COVID-19 - 3/19/20
- COVID-19 Testing – Things to Know! 3/18/20
- Public Health Update – COVID-19 – March 16, 2020
- NJ COVID-19 Case Counts
- Governor Murphy issues Executive Orders to address COVID-19
Restrictions - All bars, restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, and casinos in New Jersey (as well as New York and Connecticut) will be ordered to close at 8pm Monday, March 16, 2020 and will remain closed until further notice to protect against COVID-19. Restaurants and bars will be permitted to offer takeout and delivery. Supermarkets and pharmacies will be open. • All NJ public and private schools are to close on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 • Governor Murphy has announced that New Jersey is strongly discouraging residents from making non-essential travel between 8pm-5am.
- Mayors Update on Coronavirus 3/9/2020
March 4, 2020 - A message from Governor Murphy - Tonight, Acting Governor Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver and I are announcing the first presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, in New Jersey. The individual, a male in his 30s, is hospitalized in Bergen County and has been hospitalized since March 3rd.
We take this situation very seriously and have been preparing for this for weeks. I urge residents to remain calm.
The investigation is underway and more information will be released when it becomes available.
For more info: visit nj.gov/health call 1-800-222-1222