The BERKELEY Times Vol. 25 - No. 44
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April 11, 2020
Local Man 3-D Prints Masks For Doctors
Protection And Donations: Berkeley Under COVID-19
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−Photo courtesy Eric Mewengkang Masks in the process of being printed. By Chris Lundy TOMS R I V ER – W henever there’s a big problem, everyday people often step up to the challenge. Wherever COVID-19
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has struck, there has been a shor t age of personal protective equipment for fi rst responders. Globally, the story is the same: (Masks - See Page 8)
Pages 10-11
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Pages 14
Inside The Law Page 16
−Photo by Chris Lundy
Even Bud the dinosaur was wearing a mask outside. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – There used to be times in the day when Route 9 took forever because the traffic was so bad. Now, sometimes it is so empty that it looks like
a movie trailer for some kind of science fiction film when the voiceover is about to say “In a world where people have to stay home…” This has caused a lot of uncertainty for
some, especially people wondering when their next pay check will come. Here is a summary of some of the information you might need to know if you live in Berkeley.
To w n B u i l d i n g s Closed In order to keep township employees safe, municipal buildings are closed to the public until further notice. (COVID - See Page 7)
Quarantine May Not Be Safe When There’s Domestic Violence
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK − What is happening behind closed doors during the coronavirus quarantine for families who have a history of domestic abuse? There is no question that tensions are running high for most people who self-quarantine. They are isolated, and when they do venture out, they have to
keep a social distance from others. “There has actually been a decrease in [domestic abuse hotline] calls across the state,” said Mary Pettrow, associate service area director of Catholic Charities’ Providence House-Domestic Violence Services. The organization provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic abuse and their children.
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Inside One Family’s Struggle With COVID-19
“Historically, when there’s a crisis, like SuperstormSandy and 9-11, there is quiet before the uptick happens,” she said in a recent phone interview. Victims of domestic abuse can manage for a short period of time while sheltering in place, but now the quarantine has been extended, she said. (Quarantine - See Page 8)
−Photo courtesy the Richards family There were few cars in line for the drivethrough testing center at Ocean County College in Toms River because patients had to register in advance. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK − Bob Richards and his wife Mary, flew into Florida’s West Palm Beach Airport on Thursday, March 12 to attend the wedding of their nephew, whose nuptials were to be held on March 14. (Struggle - See Page 9)
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