Press Release & News Archive 2009

This is a change from the previous recommendation that ill persons stay home for 7 days after illness onset or until 24 hours after the resolution of symptoms, whichever was longer.

The new recommendation applies to camps, schools, businesses, mass gatherings, and other community settings where the majority of people are not at increased risk for influenza complications. CDC recommends this exclusion period regardless of whether or not antiviral medications are used. This guidance does not apply to health care settings where the exclusion period continues to be for 7 days from symptom onset or until 24 hours after the resolution of symptoms, whichever is longer. (See http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidelines_infection_control.htm for guidance on infection control in health care settings.)

Decisions about extending the exclusion period should be made at the community level, in conjunction with local and state health officials. More stringent guidelines and longer periods of exclusion - for example, until complete resolution of all symptoms - may be considered for people returning to a setting where high numbers of high-risk people may be exposed.

This exclusion period guidance for the community setting is based on epidemiologic data about the overall risk of severe illness and death. The new recommendation attempts to balance the risks of acquiring illness from influenza and the potential benefits of decreasing transmission through the exclusion of ill persons with the goal of minimizing social disruption. This guidance will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.

To read the complete revised guidance see: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/exclusion.htm

This change in our recommendation has affected content on a number of other pages, including the following:

Visit http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance_homecare.htm for more information on caring for sick persons in the home.

Visit http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm questions and answers about H1N1 influenza.

For more general information on H1N1, go to http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/.

Mayor Michael Giordano Jr. proclaims October 10th as "Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day" ...read more

Read Police Statement on Proclamation

The Borough of North Plainfield will hold its annual 9/11 ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11, at the corner of Somerset Street and Lincoln Place at 8:30 a.m.

There will be a procession of emergency services vehicles and personnel down Somerset Street, staging on Lincoln Place. The brief memorial, which usually lasts 10 to15 minutes, will begin at exactly 8:46 a.m.

For information, contact Fire Chief William F. Eaton, at (908) 769-2935 or Captain Brian Tufaro of the North Plainfield Police Department at (908) 769-2937.

- It is celebrating a new beginning with an open house party July 18th at 1:00 pm. There, people can see the results of the renovation efforts, enjoy refreshments, and also celebrate PAHS’s own alumni, Snowball, and his award as Runner Up to the Humane Society of the United State’s Dog of Valor Award!

- A dog wash will be held on July 25th starting at 10 am at the shelter (75 Rock Ave.) $10 for dirty little dogs, $15 for dirty big dogs, and dirty little nail clipping for $8, if the pup cooperates.

- On July 31st, the “Dine to Donate” event will be held at Applebee’s. From 5-9pm, Applebee’s will donate 10% of a customer’s purchase if they bring in the fundraising flyer. The flyers and more information about these events are on Plainfield Area Humane Society’s website.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is providing walk-in clinics in the State for consumers who still need help preparing for the switch.

Clinics are scheduled at various sites around the state and more are being added. Currently, scheduled clinics are listed at: www.nj.gov/bpu/pdf/cablepdfs/DTVlinks.pdf. The BPU will update the web listing as additional clinics are scheduled.

On June 12th, all full-power broadcast television stations in the United States will stop analog broadcast service and transmit only digital signals. Consumers who do not subscribe to pay television services and have older, analog televisions will need to have digital-to-analog converter boxes attached to their televisions in order to continue receiving over-the-air television programming. They may also need to adjust or upgrade their television set-top antennas.

North Plainfield's 2009 Street Fair We are getting prepared for our 2009 Street Fair and we want you to join us!  The fair will be held on Saturday, June 13th, from noon until 5pm.  Our fair draws thousands of people from throughout Central New Jersey for an afternoon of games, shopping, food and fun and has been an annual event for close to 30 years.  Additionally, the North Plainfield Lions Club will again be hosting their very successful, delicious, annual Chili Cook Off Competition in conjunction with the fair!  Finally, as always we will have live music and entertainment throughout the day too. read more...

Street Fair Application (due May 29th)

Exhibitor Information/Rules

Mayor Giordano congratulates North Plainfield Rescue Squad on their 60th Anniverary...read letter

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