On Monday, March 23, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, in conjunction with governmental, educational and healthcare partners, will open the state’s first County-run, drive-through facility for testing of the COVID-19 virus at Kean University. A release from Union County provided the following information:

“Please note that testing is by appointment only and you must be registered through your doctor or healthcare provider. Union County residents, Union County First Responders, and essential personnel, who have been instructed by their doctor or healthcare provider to be tested for COVID-19, must be given a prescription and registered by their doctor or healthcare provider on a secure portal where they will receive an appointment for the drive-through. This is the only way to receive an appointment to be tested. For the safety, health, and security of the volunteers at the site, the testing location will not allow patients without vehicles to enter campus, even with a valid prescription and appointment. If you do not have your own transportation, please discuss with your healthcare provider before scheduling an appointment.”

 

Today Governor Murphy announced 590 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state for a total of 1,914 statewide including 124 in Union County.

A COVID-19 self-assessment tool has been developed by the State of New Jersey and is available at self.covid19.nj.gov. This tool will assist you to determine what actions you can take to protect yourself and help determine whether you should be tested for COVID-19. Please also take note of the information below regarding the Fanwood Pharmacy’s curbside pickup and delivery services.

I ask everyone in the Fanwood community to continue supporting one another. Talk to your friends, family, and neighbors by phone, text, or email. I’d also like to thank all of the healthcare, emergency, and essential service workers who are selflessly reporting to work every day to fight this pandemic and provide critical services.

– Mayor Colleen Mahr

All residents are to stay at home or at their place of residence unless they are leaving for the following reasons:

  1. Obtaining goods or services from essential retail businesses;
  2. Obtaining takeout or food beverages from restaurants;
  3. Seeking medical attention, essential social services, or assistance from law enforcement;
  4. Visiting family or close friends, caretakers, or romantic partners;
  5. Reporting to or performing their job;
  6. Walking, running, or engaging in outdoor activities with immediate family, caretakers, household members, or romantic partners;
  7. Leaving for an educational, religious, or political reason;
  8. Leaving because of a reasonable fear for health or safety; or
  9. Leaving at the direction of law enforcement or other government agency.
Individuals who have to travel must practice social distancing when possible and should use public transportation only if they have no other feasible choice.

A Message from Fanwood Pharmacy

“We have a curbside pickup program at the pharmacy and home delivery”

  • To minimize person-to-person contact Fanwood Pharmacy has rolled out 2-way SMS messaging.
    • Securely text our pharmacy your name and description of your vehicle when you arrive at 908-332-9668.
  • If you have any signs or symptoms of dry cough, fever, or shortness of breath please call the pharmacy and we will provide you home delivery.
  • For payments please call the pharmacy so we can set up for a quick and easy autopay.
  • Doctors can electronically send prescriptions directly to our pharmacy or call them in via phone.
  • Fanwood Pharmacy will be open regular hours Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm,  Saturday 9am to 5pm, and Sunday 9am to 1pm to serve patients throughout these tough times.