Jersey City surpasses 5,000 COVID-19 cases; Boil water advisory in effect

Here’s what you need to know for Wednesday, April 29:

1: COVID-19 count in Jersey City

Jersey City currently has 5,144 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 282 deaths. The number of new daily cases has somewhat flattened, but has yet to dip below 100 per day. —COVID-19 JC Stats

2: Boil water advisory for Jersey City 

A construction crew on Route 7 in Kearny ruptured a 36″ pipe that feeds water into Jersey City. As a result, many parts of Jersey City lost water for most of Tuesday. As of 1am on April 29, Suez Water indicates that pressure should be back to normal in Jersey City and Hoboken. Residents are being advised to boil water before consuming. —Suez NJ

3: Coronavirus cases in the state of New Jersey

New Jersey currently has 113,856 positive COVID-19 cases with 6,442 deaths. —NJ Dept. of Health

4: Homeowners can push back property tax payments one month

Governor Phil Murphy has signed an executive order permitting municipal governments to extend the grace period for property tax payments from May 1 to June 1. This allows homeowners to pay their taxes a month after they are due without incurring interest or penalties. —Press release

We will absolutely allow our #JerseyCity residents to use this additional month. https://t.co/30vlr2HgV5

— Steven Fulop (@StevenFulop) April 28, 2020

5: Torico reopens today

Family-run ice cream shop Torico’s will reopen today. The shop will offer pickup or delivery from the hours of 1pm to 8pm.

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 Bethune Center at 140 MLK Drive.
• A drive-thru testing facility is located at 575 Route 440.

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
• We’ve created a listed of grocery delivery services in Jersey City
• Here’s a running list of restaurants offering pickup and delivery
• Here’s a running list of fundraisers for hospitality workers
• We’re also posting restaurant news/menus daily on our IG Stories