Clinton Township Newsletter

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C O M We Offer Specialty Services, Including: Our Care is Your Peace of Mind Specialty and Emergency Care Right in Your Backyard 23 Blossom Hill Road Lebanon, NJ 08833 Call us at (908) 236-4120 or visit us at www.crownvet.com • Emergency/Critical Care • Anesthesia • Acupuncture • Pain Management • Dermatology • Surgery • Cardiology • Oncology • Ophthalmology • Rehabilitation f a C T S o n C o V i D - 1 9 r u m o r S a n D D i S i n f o r m a T i o n from: www.NJHomelandSecurity.gov/covid19 • A false infographic circulated on social media appears to contain information from legitimate health organizations, but it intentionally promotes purposely infecting public spaces with COVID-19 • False information in the form of audio, texts, and social media postings have stated that the use of ibuprofen can exacerbate COVID-19 symptoms and strengthen the virus • No action is needed by most Americans to receive the COVID-19 economic stimulus check. Beware of scams via mail, phone, email, and social media that ask you to verify your identity or pay a "processing fee." • In early April, arsonists began attacking phone towers in the United Kingdom due to a conspiracy theory that links 5G technology, which will increase mobile connectivity speeds, with the coronavirus outbreak • A police department in Maine warned of a potential phishing scam telling text message recipients that someone they recently came in contact with tested positive for COVID-19 or has symptoms • Emails and social media posts describing a self-check exercise to determine if an individual has COVID-19. Self-check assessments are not recommended at this time • A false letter/press release with joint seals of federal and State agencies states NY residents cannot enter NJ starting May 10 due to COVID-19 • A vignette circulating online from an upcoming documentary, Plandemic, attempts to disrupt public health efforts with conspiracy theories about COVID-19 and the pharmaceutical industry. • False information online says including hot pepper to one's diet will prevent or cure COVID-19 • Several home remedies circulating online falsely claim to prevent or cure COVID-19 • Scammers pretending to be COVID-19 contact tracers working for local public health departments are attempting to steal private information via a text message phishing scheme • Researchers found that 45 to 60 percent of users on a microblogging site are likely computer-generated social bots spreading COVID-19 disinformation • A bogus text claimed a police officer was advising a family friend that Antifa/rioters were planning to go into neighborhoods to target homes displaying American, law enforcement, and Trump flags • Fraudulent exemption cards are claiming individuals with disabilities are not required to wear face masks in states that mandate their use as the COVID-19 pandemic surges in parts of the United States. C a S a S h a w a n n o u n C e S n e w B o a r D m e m B e r S Court Appointed Special Advocates of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties (CASA SHaW) has announced the appointment of three new Board of Trustee members. The Board of Trustees oversee the general operations of CASA SHaW, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, the annual budget, and staff. Each board member serves a 2-year interval for up to 6-years. Joining the Board of Trustees are Shavi Gupta, Judith Scimone, and Nicholl Young. "All three of our newest Board members embody the spirit of community and bring talent, expertise and energy to the table. We are very fortunate to have them as part of our team as we continue to strengthen CASA SHaW's programming for foster children in our region," said Tracey Heisler, Executive Director. Shavi Gupta is the Chief Financial Officer at Inpensa Inc. in South Plainfield, New Jersey and will bring financial-based and long-term strategic planning guidance to the Board. She graduated with her MBA from Rutgers University. Judith Scimone is Senior Vice President and Chief Talent Officer for MetLife. Her professional expertise in organizational development as well as diversity and inclusion functions will serve CASA SHaW well in the future. She graduated with her MBA from Yale University. Nicholl Young is a stay-at-home mother who has focused her attention on community advocacy and volunteerism within the State of New Jersey for many years. Having previously worked in the corporate setting, she now devotes her time to not only her family, but also to organizations such as the Central New Jersey Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc. She graduated with a Master's degree in Public Health from Emory University Rollins School of Public Health. CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties is part of a statewide network of community-based, non-profit programs that recruit, screen, train and supervise volunteers to "Speak Up for a Child" removed from home due to abuse or neglect. CASA is the only program in New Jersey that uses trained volunteers to work one-on-one with children, ensuring that each one gets the services needed and achieves permanency in a safe, nurturing home. To find a local CASA program in your county, visit www.casaofnj.org.

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