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March 30 , 2020
** Covid-19 News and Resources
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* We posted this last week but it's worth repeating every newsletter - New Jersey has a Covid-19 website ([link removed]) where you can find all the information you need on the virus and our state's response to it. You can also take a look at the Covid-19 Scenarios and Benefits Available ([link removed]) (pdf) and then use the website above to find out how you can get the benefits that apply to you.
* Do you, or your business, have personal protective equipment like exam gloves, masks (etc.) that you can donate? New Jersey hospitals are looking for donations right now. Use this form to donate ([link removed]) .
* There are now multiple locations for Covid testing in NJ. Many of them require appointments or to be referred by a doctor, or are only open to residents of that county. Find a local testing site here ([link removed]) and read up on what the requirements are for that location. This site also has a symptom checker to see if you need to be tested.
* If you have Covid-19, or even suspect you do, you have to quarantine yourself for 14 days. Legislation has now been passed in New Jersey that prohibits employers from firing employees who have to leave work for this reason ([link removed]) .
* More workers will now be able to receive paid leave benefits in New Jersey ([link removed]) . If you can't work because of this crisis, this might be able to help you.
* The Washington Post is providing access to this story for free to help calm fears going around right now. Use common sense, especially if you are in a high risk group, but in general, "Don’t panic about shopping, getting delivery or accepting packages ([link removed]) ".
** Take Action!
Things you can do while you #stayhome
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* Join ATNJ in asking your legislators to support the bill to help strengthen Vote by Mail ([link removed]) in New Jersey. Voting from home is not just a good idea overall, it's also a particularly good idea while we are fighting this pandemic!
* Rather than give their employees sick leave for Covid-19, Jeff Bezos and his Whole Foods CEO are suggesting that these employees "donate" their paid leave days and share them with other workers who need to stay home. Sign this petition by MoveOn ([link removed]) to let the owner of Amazon know what you think of his actions. Keep in mind that this is from the man who owns the company that paid $0 in taxes, and got over 100 million in government rebates, in 2018 ([link removed]) even though it showed a profit of 11 billion dollars that year.
* Activists are still asking for the New Jersey government to do the right thing and release ICE detainees. There are already detainees in two facilities who have tested positive for Covid and releasing them will help to slow the spread, protecting their lives and the lives of people who work in those facilities. Help by signing this petition by Make the Road New Jersey ([link removed]) and this one by Jobs and Equal Rights for All ([link removed]) .
* The New Jersey chapter of the Sierra Club is asking everyone to submit public comments on the NESE pipeline project ([link removed]) . The deadline is April 6, so don't delay.
Click here to donate to ATNJ ([link removed])
** Virtual Events
Check out any of these events that you can attend while staying safe in your home
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March 30- online
Moving to a Green Economy & Holding Polluters Accountable ([link removed])
Empower NJ - No Fossil Fuel Projects
March 30 - online
Action Together NJ-A Virtual Conversation w/ Your CD2 Candidates ([link removed])
Action Together Cumberland and Salem Counties
April 1, 9, 15 - online
NJ Earth Day 50: Green New Deal Workshop Series ([link removed])
Food & Water Watch NJ
April 2 - your phone
Tele-Town Hall: Preventing Water Shutoffs During COVID 19 ([link removed])
Food and Water Action
April 2 - online
Digital Organizing 101 Training ([link removed])
Mobilize
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