Commissioners’ COVID-19 update

OFFICIAL from the Board of Commissioners on April 19, 2020.

On the evening of April 18, 2020, the Board of Commissioners learned that two Haddonfield residents have died due to COVID-19. Sadly, one man and one woman, both in their 80s, have succumbed to the disease The Commissioners extend their deepest sympathies to the families of those who have passed away.   

As our community mourns, and many struggle with challenges such as caring for or being away from ill loved ones, financial burdens & limited social interaction, we remind everyone that NJ Mental Health Cares, the state’s behavioral health information and referral service, will now also offer help to anyone dealing with anxiety and depression related to the Novel Coronavirus outbreak. Residents can call 1-866-202-HELP (4357) for free, confidential support between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., seven days a week. 

Additionally, local COVID-19 testing access will be expanding in the coming week, as the Rite Aid in Barrington will operate a testing site beginning Monday, April 20th The address of the location is 501 Clements Bridge Road, Barrington, NJ 08007. The site will be open for testing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. The site will utilize self-swab nasal tests overseen by Rite Aid pharmacists. Testing eligibility is based on guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which can be found via this link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.html

The Borough will continue to provide updated information as it becomes available.  Residents can also access county & state-wide updates via https://covid19.nj.gov and https://www.camdencounty.com/service/covid-19-updates-and-preparations/