Update: Added new Jersey City coronavirus numbers.
What you need to know for Tuesday, March 31:
1: Jersey City now has 820 confirmed COVID-19 (up from 334 last reported on Saturday). There have also been 6 deaths.
In #JerseyCity we have 820 confirmed cases and 6 fatalities. We need to continue to work together here + follow guidelines. Last night a city employee passed away from Covid-19. He was 60yo male and in relatively good health. He also worked
— Steven Fulop (@StevenFulop) March 31, 2020
2: New Jersey currently has 16,636 (up from 13,386) positive COVID-19 cases with 198 deaths (up from 161) total. The counties with the most positive cases are:
- Bergen County: 2,482 (up from 2,169)
- Essex: 1,564 (up from 1,227)
- Hudson: 1,314 (up from 974)
- Union: 1,213 (up from 896)
- Middlesex: 1,123 (up from 938)
- Passaic: 1,091 (up from 831)
- info via New Jersey COVID-19 Dashboard (Note: Some counties are performing more tests than others, which could be contributing to the sharp increase in positive cases).
3: Alternate side of the street parking rules return next week (April 6) as the city resumes street sweeping. “We are going to get this done next week quickly and properly then look to return to giving residents a break,” tweeted Mayor Fulop. —Fulop/Twitter
4: A 79-year old man is Hoboken’s first coronavirus-related death. Currently, there are 108 COVID-19 cases in the city of Hoboken. Hudson County has reported three COVID-19 deaths as of March 31. —City of Hoboken/Twitter
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. A walk-up center is located at the JC Fire Headquarters at 465 Marin Boulevard and a drive-thru coronavirus testing facility is located at 575 Route 440. You must call (201) 547-5535 to make an appointment.
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
