Politics & Government
BREAKING: Dumont resident tests positive for coronavirus
First presumptive positive test result in the Borough; resident under quarantine
On Friday, March 13, Dumont Mayor Andrew LaBruno announced that a Dumont resident had tested presumptive positive for the COVID-19 virus.
Mayor LaBruno stated that the resident has been interviewed, and is currently quarantined.
LaBruno further stated that he had been working throughout the afternoon with Bergen County Executive James Tedesco and Bergen County Health officials. Dumont's COVID-19 emergency response team will be meeting soon to discuss their next steps while they await results from the Bergen County Department of Health.
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To watch Mayor Labruno's statement at the press conference, see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrIP6xLEnH8.
"Like many communities around New Jersey and our nation, we had already taken steps to do all we can to limit the transmission of COVID-19," LaBruno said. "Earlier this week, we closed our senior center to protect our residents that are most vulnerable. Yesterday, we took further steps by announcing the postponing of all recreation programs and public meetings."
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The Borough has also closed its Library and DPW building to the public, and has limited public access to the borough hall and police station.
LaBruno concluded, "We will continue to work with County Executive James Tedesco, County Health Officials, and our COVID-19 response team as we move forward in protecting the lives of our residents."
