What you need to know for Monday, April 6:
1: Jersey City now has 1,411 confirmed COVID-19 cases (up from 1,291) and 38 deaths (up from 36). On the positive side, the city has reported a small decline in new cases over the past two days. —COVID-19 JC Stats
2: City officials have released statistics for Christ Hospital, including the number of patients in the hospital, the number of ventilators in use, and more. Information on Jersey City Medical Center will soon follow. (Click on the “Christ Hospital Report” tab at the top of the page to see the info). —COVID-19 JC Dashboard
3: New Jersey currently has 37,505 positive COVID-19 cases with 917 deaths total. —NJ Dept. of Health
- (Note: Some counties are performing more tests than others, which could be contributing to the sharp increase in positive cases).
4: Alternate side parking will be in effect from April 6 to April 9. —Jersey City
5: A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for COVID-19 after being infected by an asymptomatic worker caring for him. In total, 7 tigers and lions at the zoo are showing symptoms. All are expected to recover. It is now believed that cats can carry the disease, although there’s no evidence to support that dogs are affected (since dogs lack the virus receptors that humans and cats have). —ABC7
Where can you get coronavirus testing in Jersey City?
- Jersey City has two coronavirus testing facilities open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm.
- You must call (201) 547-5535 to make an appointment.
- A walk-up center is located at the JC Fire Headquarters at 465 Marin Boulevard.
- A drive-thru testing facility is located at 575 Route 440.
- Grocery store workers and health care workers will be tested first.
How you can help
- Ward E Councilperson James Solomon & team have created a Google doc with ways you can donate/volunteer/help organizations in Jersey City
- Running list of restaurants offering pickup and delivery
- Running list of fundraisers for hospitality workers
- We’re also posting restaurant news/menus daily on our IG Stories
