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A Message from Audrey Meyers on COVID 19

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President and CEO of The Valley Hospital and Valley Health System

“As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to evolve, we understand that it is a significant source of concern for all of us, our family members, and the communities we serve. I personally take comfort knowing that at Valley we have an incredible team that has always come together in times of challenge. We are responding quickly to daily information and updates from federal and state officials. I have confidence in our organization’s collective ability to respond to this unprecedented healthcare crisis.”

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CDC: People who are at higher risk for severe illness with COVID 19

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Ridgewood NJ, from the CDC, COVID-19 is a new disease and there is limited information regarding risk factors for severe disease. Based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

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5th District Candidate Pallotta proposes “War-Bond” in Stimulus Package designed to help small businesses and workers affected by COVID 19

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MAHWAH NJ, Frank Pallotta, Republican Candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District, made the following statement regarding immediate relief to small businesses, charities and residents in high-tax states affected by the current crisis.

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Top Doctors Join State Senators Call to Use Hydroxychloroquine a Drugs Touted by the President to Combat Spread of COVID-19

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Trenton NJ, after initially being downplayed by the media ,a Florida man diagnosed with coronavirus claims he was saved from certain death by an anti-malaria drug touted as a possible treatment by President Trump.

A recent French peer review study by renowned infectious disease specialist Dr. Didier Raoult which was published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents showed promising results in the treatment of COVID-19 with Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ).

The French study also showed a significant decrease in “viral shedding,” from patients treated with HCQ. The lower the shedding, the less likelihood that the virus can be communicated to other individuals.

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NFIB Survey : 76% of small businesses are negatively impacted by the outbreak of the Coronavirus

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Ridgewood NJ,  The NFIB Research Center released the following data today on the impact Covid-19 has had on small businesses:

The NFIB Research Center’s latest survey on the current impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on small business offers a stark contrast from the survey released 10 days ago. The magnitude of disruption now on the small business sector is profound.

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New Jersey Office of Homeland Security Warns About the Spread of Misinformation on COVID 19

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Ridgewood NJ, Several individuals and groups are attempting to leverage the COVID-19 pandemic in order to cause panic and scam unsuspecting residents. NJOHSP urges all residents to ensure the validity of information from online platforms and be wary of scams targeting unwitting residents, virtually and physically.

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The Valley Hospital Foundation : Many people have come to us and asked how they can help – there are several options

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Dear Valley Supporters,

The past few weeks have presented unprecedented challenges for our community. Throughout this crisis, Valley’s employees and medical staff have been working tirelessly to provide the best possible care to residents of our region. They are truly amazing – through their expert knowledge, compassionate care and innovative approaches to challenges faced on a daily basis – they get the job done. They deserve our collective thanks for the sacrifices they have made to care for Valley patients.

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Ridgewood Board of Education to hold its next Regular Public Meeting on Monday, March 23, 2020

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next Regular Public Meeting on Monday, March 23, 2020. The Board meets at the Education Center, 49 Cottage Place, Floor 3 at 6:00 p.m.

Due to the health concerns related to COVID-19, the public cannot attend this meeting. Comments or questions concerning the 2020-21 budget can be submitted prior to and during the public hearing through the link in the section below.

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FDA Sweeps Aside Regulatory Barriers to Speed Production of Crucial Medical Products, Including Ventilators

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Washington DC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took significant action to help increase the availability of ventilators and accessories, as well as other respiratory devices, during the COVID-19 pandemic to support patients with respiratory failure or difficulty breathing.

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Bergen County Historical Society : Old Paramus Church that stands today was built in 1800, but its history and founding go back three quarters of a century before that

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Ridgewood NJ, from the Bergen County Historical Society ,anyone driving along Route 17 in Ridgewood recognizes Old Paramus Church on the west side of the highway, just above Paramus Road. This iconic structure is one of a number of stone churches scattered throughout the county, the buildings today being just post-Revolutionary, but having their roots earlier than the present buildings. Old Paramus Church that stands today was built in 1800, but its history and founding go back three quarters of a century before that. Did you know that the church and environs were used as a post of one sort or another by militia and continental troops off and on between 1776 and 1780?

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) adjusts its enforcement posture due to COVID 19

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Ridgewood NJ, to ensure the welfare and safety of the general public as well as officers and agents in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic response, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will temporarily adjust its enforcement posture beginning today, March 18, 2020. ICE’s highest priorities are to promote life-saving and public safety activities.

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New Coronavirus Vaccine in Development at Johns Hopkins

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Written by Marc Shapiro

As the new coronavirus was becoming a global pandemic, researchers at Johns Hopkins began working on a vaccine. It’s no quick fix — it can take up to a year and a half for a vaccine for the virus, which causes the disease COVID-19, just to move from the lab to human trials.

While some institutions have reported that they have a vaccine, and the first human study has started in Seattle, currently, no researchers have published studies showing a coronavirus vaccine that is safe and effective in humans.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Sets Up A Go Fund Me Page to Support the Parish and Help the Needy

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Ridgewood NJ, as many of you are aware Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church has suspended all masses until further notice and the church has set up a  Go Fund Me  page . Father Ron explained in a message on the OLMC Facebook page:

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CDC: Tips to keep children healthy while school’s out

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Ridgewood NJ , the CDC has offered some times to keeping children healthy while schools out .  They don’t need to wear face-masks ,but they do need to wash their hands often .

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