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COVID-19: Public Safety Employee Tests Positive At Town Hall In Suffolk County COVID-19: Public Safety Employee Tests Positive At Town Hall In Suffolk County
Covid-19: Public Safety Employee Tests Positive At Town Hall In Suffolk County A Public Safety employee working at the visitor security check-in guard booth in the main lobby at Huntington Town Hall on Friday received confirmation of a positive COVID-19 test. Town officials issued an alert cautioning that at approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, the employee received the test results from a test that was administered on Tuesday, Dec. 1 as a precaution due to the employee exhibiting sinus infection symptoms.  This was the first and only time the employee has worked the check-in desk, and only from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday, town officials noted. Previous…
NJ Education Officials To Release Guidelines On Welcoming College Students Back To Campus NJ Education Officials To Release Guidelines On Welcoming College Students Back To Campus
NJ Education Officials To Release Guidelines On Welcoming College Students Back To Campus New Jersey education officials on Wednesday is expected to release guidelines for the state's colleges and universities bringing students back on campus for upcoming summer and fall semesters. No hard date was set, rather, institutions were told they can provide individual plans to The NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education at least 14 days before the date they want to reopen for review by the state's health department. The plans must consider 10 key areas: Instruction, housing, computer labs, libraries, research and labs, student services, transportation, dining, study ab…
COVID-19: Gyms, Fitness Centers To Reopen As CT Nears Phase 2 COVID-19: Gyms, Fitness Centers To Reopen As CT Nears Phase 2
Covid-19: Gyms, Fitness Centers To Reopen As CT Nears Phase 2 Gyms and fitness centers in Connecticut are among the non-essential businesses that have been given the green light to reopen as the state nears Phase 2 of its reopening plan. As of Wednesday, June 17, Connecticut will open up approximately 95 percent of the state’s economy, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. Other industries on track to reopen on June 17 including indoor restaurants, nail salons, hotels, and amusement parks, though they will be under strict restrictions set forth by the state. The protocols were developed by Lamont, his administration, and the Department of Economic and Commun…
Pool Rules: No Kick-Boards, Limited Capacity Among NJ's New Swim Club Guidelines Pool Rules: No Kick-Boards, Limited Capacity Among NJ's New Swim Club Guidelines
Pool Rules: No Kick-Boards, Limited Capacity Among NJ's New Swim Club Guidelines New Jersey officials released a set of rules for public and private swim clubs, which are set to open Monday, June 22 amid the coronavirus pandemic. "Social-distancing is the only tool we've got," State Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said, noting maximum capacity will be limited to 50 percent. No pool toys such as kick-boards, snorkels or noodles will be allowed in the pool to limit the opportunity of sharing items. Everyone must stay at a safe distance both while in the water and on the pool deck, she said. Face coverings are required for those above the age of two only on the …
Pool Rules: NJ Releases Guidelines For Swim Clubs Pool Rules: NJ Releases Guidelines For Swim Clubs
Pool Rules: NJ Releases Guidelines For Swim Clubs New Jersey officials released a set of rules for public and private swim clubs, which are set to open Monday, June 22. Maximum capacity will be limited to 50 percent, State Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said, suggesting a pass system or a reduction of hours. Everyone must stay at a safe distance both while in the water and on the pool deck, she said. Face coverings are required for those above the age of two only on the pool deck, Persichilli said.  Masks are not to be worn in the water, and lifeguards also are not allowed to wear cloth face coverings, she said. Here are …
Murphy Lays Out Retail Regulations: Here's What Shopping Will Look Like In NJ Stores Murphy Lays Out Retail Regulations: Here's What Shopping Will Look Like In NJ Stores
Murphy Lays Out Retail Regulations: Here's What Shopping Will Look Like In NJ Stores New Jersey's downtowns and main streets along will be opening June 15 -- but they'll look much different than they did before the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday announced the new rules and regulations for all businesses, both essential and non-essential retail, across the state. Local municipalities and counties must abide by the regulations, which remain uniform across the state, Murphy said. Along with social-distancing, which will remain routine, stores must abide by the following: Number of customers in stores must be limited to 50 percent of approved capacity Cus…
COVID-19: Town Hall Closes In Northern Westchester After Employee Tests Positive COVID-19: Town Hall Closes In Northern Westchester After Employee Tests Positive
Covid-19: Town Hall Closes In Northern Westchester After Employee Tests Positive A positive novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in a governmental building in Northern Westchester forced the closure of town hall after an employee inside tested positive for the virus. Yorktown Supervisor Matt Slater announced on social media on Tuesday, March 31, that a town employee tested positive for COVID-19. The building was subsequently shut down, sanitized, and the employee entered into a self-quarantine at home. Town employees worked from home on Tuesday, and a limited number returned to Town Hall on Wednesday, April 1, though they closely monitored who was coming in and out of the build…
COVID-19: Employee Tests Positive At Parish In Northern Westchester COVID-19: Employee Tests Positive At Parish In Northern Westchester
Covid-19: Employee Tests Positive At Parish In Northern Westchester A parish employee at a Northern Westchester church is among the latest to test positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19), prompting two priests to enter quarantine as they await results of their own tests. The Archdiocese of New York announced this week that an employee at the Church of the Assumption in Peekskill has tested positive and is currently undergoing treatment. In response, Rev. Esteban Sanchez and Rev. Carlos Limongi, who had close contact with the employee, have entered into a self-quarantine until it can be determined whether or not they have also contracted COVID-19. Anyone …
Mamaroneck Diner Remains Closed Following Illnesses Mamaroneck Diner Remains Closed Following Illnesses
Mamaroneck Diner Remains Closed Following Illnesses The Mamaroneck Diner will remain closed Monday as it continues sanitizing the building after several people became ill after visiting the popular restaurant. The diner was closed throughout Mother's Day weekend because of the situation. "We have made the decision to close again on Monday in an effort to be as proactive as possible," said a representative of the diner. Over the weekend, the diner brought in BioOne from New York City to completely sanitize the restaurant as it continued trying to find the origin of what made people ill, she said.  "We are going above and beyo…