What you need to know for Tuesday, April 14:
1: Jersey City has 2,674 confirmed COVID-19 cases (up from 2,469) with 138 deaths total (up from 99). There were 38 deaths reported on April 13 — the most coronavirus deaths ever reported in one day for Jersey City. (Keep in mind there’s a discrepancy in the JC dashboard. The “total deaths in Jersey City” count reads 137, but the chart registers 138 deaths total for April 14). —COVID-19 JC Stats
2: State officials will soon vote on a bill that would offer $100 million in renter’s aid. The program would have income limits, for instance, you can’t make more than 120% of your area’s median income. A household would be eligible if unable to make rental payments for reasons that are “beyond the household’s control” and related to the coronavirus crisis. —NorthJersey.com
3: New Jersey currently has 64,584 positive COVID-19 cases (up from 61,850) with 2,443 deaths (up from 2,350). —NJ Dept. of Health
4: The governors of New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts have formed a pact to work together on when/how to reopen their respective economies. On the West Coast, California, Washington, and Oregon have announced they’re joining forces with similar goals. —CNN
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
