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COVID-19 Update #13 4/24/2020

April 27, 2020 By

The NJ TRANSIT COVID-19 Hotline toll free number is 888-890-0729.

For any and all COVID-19-related questions, please call the NJ TRANSIT COVID-19 Hotline. It is staffed 24/7. Please do not contact NJT Medical Services at the regular department number for any COVID-19 related matters. 

Steps to Reporting a COVID-19 Related Absence:

1. Call the Hotline to open a case. This ensures accurate reporting and payroll processing.
2. Submit documentation AFTER opening your case with the Hotline. This will ensure your documentation is attached to your case.
3. Keep Medical Services abreast of your situation by calling the Hotline with any/all updates or changes.

Steps to Return to Work after a COVID-19 Related Absence:

1. Call the Hotline at least three days prior to your anticipated date of return.
2. Submit any additional documentation that is required for your clearance AFTER calling the hotline to begin your RTW Processing.
3. Contact your supervisor to advise them of your anticipated date of return.
4. Medical Services will complete your MD-40 (Work Status Form) once all required information and documentation is received and provide you with a copy.
5. Provide your supervisor with a copy of your MD-40.

As Information

• In accordance with Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders: 
o Public Health Emergency has been extended by 30 days;
o All State Parks and Forests Closed;
o Non-essential construction across the state is ceased
o All customers and employees must wear face coverings at essential retail businesses (grocery stores, pharmacies
• In accordance with Governor Murphy’s Executive Order-125, NJ TRANSIT has reduced capacity on trains, busses, light rail and private carries by 50% and is requiring that employees and customers wear face coverings when on board all modes of transit.
• Governor Murphy announces schools are to remain closed through at least May 15th.
• What are the “stay at home” rules in New Jersey? What businesses are closed? https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-information/general-public/what-are-the-%E2%80%9Cstay-at-home%E2%80%9D-rules-in-new-jersey-what-businesses-are-closed.
• NJ 2-1-1 is live. Residents can also text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive text information and stay informed. To receive live text assistance, residents can text their zip code to 898-211. This will increase call capacity and reduce wait time.
• The New Jersey Department of Health released guidance on the definitions of “close contact” and “casual contact” as it relates to a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/NCOV/COVID19_Guidance%20_Contacts_Case.pdf

COVID-19 NJ TRANSIT Statistics as of 10 p.m. 4/23/20:

Total COVID-19 Positives: ​354

Current Quarantines: ​1016

Returned to Work: ​​818

Additional Resources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Web Page: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html 

• World Health Organization COVID-19 Web Page: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
• NJ Department of Health Communicable Disease Service COVID-19 Web Page: https://nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml / Hotline: (1-800-222-1222)
• NJ COVID-19 Website: https://covid19.nj.gov

Laura M. Wooding, BSN, RN, COHN-S

Deputy Incident Commander

Director, Medical Services

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Letter from Kathy French who was leading us on the Fare Recovery program

April 27, 2020 By

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WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY 2020

April 27, 2020 By

Brothers and Sisters,

50 years ago Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act, promising every worker the right to a safe job. Unions and our allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality. However, each year thousands of workers are killed and millions more suffer injury or illness because of their jobs.

Corporate interests have taken over safety agencies under Trump. The administration has weakened or repealed key protections that keep us safe at work and slashed safety budgets and staff. There has even been no action on critical safety and health protections against COVID-19.

The labor movement and allies are fighting back against these attacks. We will hold the Trump administration accountable and push forward to win stronger worker protections.

On April 28, the Hudson County Central Labor Council and the unions of the AFL-CIO will observe Workers Memorial Day to mourn the dead and fight like hell for the living. We will stand united against the ongoing attacks on worker’s rights and safety, and demand that elected officials put people over profits. We will not stop the fight until every worker has the right to a safe and healthy workplace.

In Solidarity,
President Kushnir
PS Please observe a moment of silence at NOON on April 28, 2020 to honor workers lost in the fight against COVID-19

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