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Press Release From Mayor Wilda Diaz Regarding the Coronavirus

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Hackensack Meridian Health Announces Visitation Restrictions at its Hospitals

Press Release NEW JERSEY – As you know, the situation surrounding COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) continues to evolve and changes occur rapidly. As a result, Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is restricting visitation across all of its hospitals. This network-wide restriction takes effect on Friday, March 13, 2020. Please know, the health and safety of our patients, […]

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Canceled Blood Drives, Coronavirus Fears Severely Impact Blood Supply

Healthy Donors Needed Now ‘To Turn Out In Force’ To Avoid Critical Shortage Montvale, NJ, 3/19/20 – The fear of coronavirus is severely impacting the U.S. blood supply as Vitalant and other blood centers across the country are struggling to maintain stable inventories and avoid a critical blood shortage. With school closures and business shutdowns, […]

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Coronavirus Case Identified in Perth Amboy

Update March 18, 2020. PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz notified residents on Tuesday evening of a presumptive positive case of the novel Coronavirus involving a resident of the City of Perth Amboy. The resident is currently being treated at a nearby hospital in Middlesex County. As more information becomes available, details will be shared on […]

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New Jersey Expands COVID-19 Call Center Options

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, the New Jersey Department of Health, and the United Ways of New Jersey announced today that NJ 211 has been activated to help handle COVID-19 related calls from New Jersey residents. All residents with questions or concerns about COVID-19 and resources available to […]

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City of Perth Amboy Issues Emergency Action Regarding COVID-19

PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is monitoring and implementing emergency orders to attempt to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). My administration has been in discussions with various stakeholders including the Office of the Governor, New Jersey State Department of Health (NJDOH) and […]

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Closures and Cancellations Effective March 17 Until Further Notice

  PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy has announced the following closures and cancellations: Schools will be closed as of Monday, March 16th until further notice City Hall is closed to the public Perth Amboy Public Library will be closed All recreational programs, including senior services, have been suspended Perth Amboy court sessions […]

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COVID-19 Prevention Tips

It is important to stay up-to-date by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website. Here are some everyday preventative measures you can follow (as instructed by the CDC): Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing […]

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Safety Announcement

We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, and emphasize that it is important: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!!
Report Suspicious Activity – Be Vigilant – STAY ALERT! Do not think that any call or report is too small. Don’t allow the actions of a few dictate your quality of life.
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1
FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400