What you need to know for Thursday, April 9:
1: Jersey City now has 2,071 confirmed COVID-19 cases (up from 1,970) and 59 deaths (up from 54). Wednesday, April 8 saw 101 new cases — a significant drop compared to the 250+ cases reported on previous days. —COVID-19 JC Stats
2: Governor Phil Murphy has signed new executive orders that cease all “non-essential” construction in New Jersey (effective 4/10). In addition, the state of New Jersey now requires that all customers/employees in stores wear face coverings. —GovMurphy/Twitter
3: New Jersey currently has 47,437 positive COVID-19 cases (up from 44,416) with 1,504 deaths (up from 1,232). —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 through April 9. —Jersey City
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
