NEWSLETTER:

In response to the global outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), I want to take a moment to share an update with all of you on the steps our office is taking to keep everyone safe.

We will continue to share updates with you as information becomes available. Below you will find more information on legislation we are working on and how to keep yourself, your loved ones and neighbors safe.

Action in Congress

Families in our region and across the country deserve a coordinated, fully-funded, whole-of-government response to keep everyone safe from the Coronavirus epidemic.

We in Congress have passed, and the President has signed, legislation authorizing $8.3 billion dollars in supplemental funding to combat and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Early Saturday morning, the House passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act – a bill providing for free COVID-19 testing for those who need it, paid emergency leave for workers impacted by the coronavirus, and increased support for Medicaid and food security. We will continue to work on additional measures to keep you and your families safe and healthy.

Steps to Protect Yourself & Others

In order to stem the spread of this disease and ensure our most vulnerable citizens are kept safe, the most important thing you can do is take steps to socially distance yourself from others whenever possible, even if you are not sick. The next ten days are crucial to slowing the spread of the virus and the best way to stay safe is to put distance between yourself and other people.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not immediately available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Put distance between yourself and other people, even if they aren’t showing symptoms. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.

If You Feel Sick

If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. If you have a medical appointment, call the healthcare provider and tell them that you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the healthcare provider’s office take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed.

Additional Resources:

The New Jersey Department of Health has a coronavirus information page here, as well as a 24-hour free public call center (1-800-222-1222) for those with questions and concerns regarding COVID-19.

The Center for Disease Control has a resource page here.

My office has a resource page here.

Please make sure to follow me on Facebook and Twitter, and visit our website for updates.

It is an honor to serve this community and we will get through this, together.

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