Tag: Burlington County
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Burlington County health director urges vigilance amid uptick in new COVID-19 cases
Burlington County Director of Health Dr. Herb Conaway released the following statement on July 31 based on reports labeling Burlington County an emerging “hot spot” for COVID-19 infections: “From the very start of the pandemic we have kept close watch on the daily testing numbers and data, and we are actively seeking to trace the…
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Burlington County continues services for women and children during COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has not stopped Burlington County from providing help to new and expecting mothers and young children. The Burlington County Department of Health’s Women, Infants and Children program, also known as WIC, continues to operate and deliver services throughout the pandemic, including education, nutrition assistance, health care referrals and other social services for…
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Burlington County distributes 1.8 million items of PPE
Burlington County has distributed more than 1.8 million items of personal protective equipment and supplies as part of the county’s continuing efforts to safeguard vulnerable residents and staff at long-term care facilities, as well as first responders and health care workers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “Equipping police, firefighters, EMS and other front-line health care…
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How to survive a heat wave during a pandemic; COVID-19 affects capacity and availability of regular cooling centers in Burlington County
By RYAN LAWRENCE The Sun After a mild June, summer came in like a lion when the calendar flipped to July. Independence Day weekend brought temperatures north of 90 degrees on consecutive days for the first time in 2020. And that doesn’t include the “feels-like” temperature when you factor in humidity. It’s hardly surprising, of…
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Burlington County to end use of freeholders title
Citing the urgency to remove symbols of injustice and inequality, Burlington County Freeholder Director Felicia Hopson announced plans for the county to immediately begin phasing out the term “freeholder” from county materials and communications. “Continuing our work to end systemic racism must be everyone’s objective and eliminating an antiquated title from an era when slavery…
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How to to help Burlington County gain ‘no-kill status’ : Friends of Burlington County shelter plans to raise funds at October event
By RYAN LAWRENCE According to Karen Isky, one of seven members of the board of directors at the Friends of Burlington County Animal Shelter, only three counties in New Jersey have no-kill status, meaning at least 95 percent of cats and dogs who enter their county’s shelters avoid euthanization and live to get a new…
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Burlington County offers COVID-19 mobile testing
The Burlington County Health Department announced the county will now be providing mobile COVID-19 testing. “We want to bring COVID-19 testing to our residents who may lack or have limited access to transportation. Individuals may collect their own samples or request assistance in doing so. As always, county testing remains free of charge,” Health…
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Burlington County clerk reminds voters to watch for mail-in ballots
Burlington County Clerk Joanne Schwartz is reminding voters that they should watch for their mail-in ballots for the July 7 Primary Election. “Mail-In Ballots have been sent to more than 195,000 registered Democrat and Republican voters,” Schwartz said in a prepared statement. “The ballots will arrive in mailboxes this week.” Gov. Phil Murphy’s Executive Order 144 declared…
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Burlington County prosecutor addresses community regarding racial injustice
The following was submitted as an op-ed piece from Scott A. Coffina, Burlington County prosecutor: The horrific and inexcusable killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer while three of his fellow officers watched and did nothing as a subdued man’s life was being choked out of him has started a passionate national conversation…
