CAI-NJ June 2021

WHAT SHOULD YOU BE THINKING ABOUT RIGHT NOW? COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION COVID-19 UPDATE T he Community Trends ® What Should You be Thinking About Right Now? — Community Association COVID-19 Update is a monthly feature in every issue in 2021. While upcoming issues of Community Trends ® will include featured articles relating to COVID-19 and its impact on community associations in New Jersey, the Community Association COVID-19 Update provides direct, bullet-point style updates of the latest relevant COVID-19 information available at the time of publication. For the most up to date official information relating to COVID-19 in New Jersey, readers are encouraged to visit the State of New Jersey’s dedicated COVID-19 Information HUB at https://covid19.nj.gov/

UPDATE FOR JUNE 2021:

VACCINATION ELIGIBITY As of June 2021, everyone 12 years or older who lives, works or studies in New Jersey is eligible for a COVID -19 vaccination. Vaccines are available at locations throughout the State, which are identified online by visiting www.Covid19.nj.gov/pages/finder. Some locations, such as the New Jersey megasites, allow for “walk-in” vaccinations. Seniors can call a senior-specific hotline for help making an appointment. The number is (856) 249-7007 and is open from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm daily.

and private catered events is now expanded to 50% of the room’s capacity, but no more than 250 people total. Social distancing is still required. For general outdoor gatherings, the capacity limit is 500 with social distancing. For outdoor weddings, funerals, etc., there is no outdoor capacity limit. Although the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently revised its recommendations for mask wearing by vaccinated individuals, New Jersey still imposes masks for indoor events and some outdoor events, in addition to social distancing. Please check New Jersey’s online COVID -19 information HUB for the latest information: www.covid19.nj.gov Please note that certain communities may opt to impose more restrictive COVID -19 guide- lines. Residents are encouraged to check with management companies and/or board repre- sentatives for the most up to date information on community-specific guidelines. n

SOCIAL DISTANCE PROTOCOLS FOR COMMUNITY LIVING

Governor Murphy signed Executive Orders 204 and 225, which adjusted the COVID -related guidelines for indoor and outdoor gatherings. As of Wednesday, May 19, 2021, the indoor gathering limit increased to 50 people and applies to most social gatherings, including indoor birthday parties in homes. Gatherings for events such as weddings, funerals

CAI-NJ would like to thank this month’s contributor, Editorial Committee Member, Andrew Podolski, Esq. Stark & Stark.

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