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NJ TRANSIT Health Advisory (COVID-19)

COVID-19 Update #14

5/1/2020

ATTENTION EMPLOYEES: As you may know, NJ TRANSIT will soon offer access to COVID-19 testing for all employees. Please be aware that registration for this service does not open until 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd. At that time, you may register online at https://njt.agileurgentcare.com/s/login/?language=en_US&startURL=%2Fs%2F&ec=302 . This website will not be available until 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd. 


ATTENTION EMPLOYEES: All COVID-19-related absences require an MD-40 form – provided by NJ TRANSIT Medical Services – in order to return to the workplace. A medical professional’s note alone is not sufficient. 


 COVID-19 U.S. Statistics At A Glance, As of May 1, 2020

Total Cases:              1,062,446 (30,787 new cases*)

Total Deaths:             62,406 (2,349 new deaths*)

* Compared to yesterday’s data.


COVID-19 New Jersey Statistics At A Glance, As of 1 p.m. May 1, 2020

 Total Positives:                     121,190

Total Negatives:                    135,355

Total Deaths:                         7,538 


COVID-19 NJ TRANSIT Statistics At A Glance, As of 10 p.m. April 30, 2020

 Total Positives:                     435

Current Quarantines:           916

Returned to Work:                1097 


 CDC Updates


 The NJ TRANSIT COVID-19 Hotline toll free number is 1-888-890-0729.

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:

Call the Hotline to open a case. This ensures accurate reporting and payroll processing.

  1. Submit documentation AFTER opening your case with the Hotline. This will ensure your documentation is attached to your case.
  2. Keep Medical Services aware of your situation by calling the Hotline with any 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 return to work 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


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