Important Information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Update: The Westfield Regional Health Department has released the latest statement regarding COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. We will continue to update this portion and the rest of this page with new WRHD releases and CDC guidelines.

The Borough of Fanwood has released the following flyer to all residents regarding the coronavirus outbreak and best practices for remaining safe and healthy. Please click here to view the PDF.

Additionally, in a statement released over the weekend, Westfield Regional Health Department stresses residents should:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Stay home when you are sick
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe
Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask
The CDC does not recommend that well people wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.

Additionally, you should consider the following actions:

Stocking up on a two-week supply of food and water
Periodically check your regular prescription drugs to ensure a continuous supply in your home
Have non-prescription drugs and other health supplies on hand including pain relievers/fever-reducing medications, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines, fluids with electrolytes, and vitamins, tissues
Stock up on household supplies such as toilet paper, hand soap, paper towels, garbage bags, cleaning supplies, etc.
Get copies and maintain electronic versions of health records from doctors, hospitals pharmacies and other sources and store them for personal reference
Talk with family members and loved ones about how they would be cared for if they got sick, or what would be needed for them in your home
Have pet foods and supplies
Stock up on baby care items
Plan for extended school and daycare closures
Talk to your employer about telecommuting opportunities in the event that movement of people is restricted
Plan for a sick room in the home. Designate one room that would work best, usually a bedroom with its own bathroom that no one else will use. If someone in the home becomes ill, keep them in the sick room away from others.