What you need to know for Wednesday, April 15:
1: Jersey City has 2,817 confirmed COVID-19 cases (up from 2,674) with 137 deaths. There were 143 new coronavirus cases reported on April 14. (That’s higher than the 7-day average of 121). Residents in the 31 to 40-year age bracket are the most affected. However, it’s the 61 to 75-year age bracket that’s experiencing the most deaths. City officials haven’t updated the city’s total death count since April 13. —COVID-19 JC Stats
2: A group of New Yorkers are suing GrubHub, DoorDash, Postmates, and Uber Eats, accusing them of using their “monopoly power in the meal delivery market to prevent competition and limit consumer choice.” The plaintiffs argue that the delivery services charge “exorbitant fees” that range from 13.5% to 40% of revenue, while the average restaurant’s profit range is from 3% to 9% of revenue, which makes delivery more expensive for eateries. —Reuters
3: New Jersey currently has 68,824 positive COVID-19 cases (up from 64,584) with 2,805 deaths (up from 2,443). —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: Christ Hospital is looking for donors.
If you have been diagnosed Covid-19 positive and symptom free for 14 days call Christ Hospital to become a donor.
For Christ Hospital (Jersey City), call:
201-795-8298or email:
covidplasmachrist@carepointhealth.org— Steven Fulop (@StevenFulop) April 14, 2020
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
