The Bloomfield Information Project’s Coronavirus Information Center aims to help you stay informed about your community and engaged in helping support it during this crisis.
You can reach us with questions or suggestions at connect@bloomfieldinfo.org. Or you can call or text us at 973-370-3998.
Confirmed cases
Infections
Bloomfield:
Essex County:
New Jersey:
34 (+42%)
826 (+35%)
8,825 (+29%)
Deaths
Bloomfield:
New Jersey:
2 (+0%)
108 (+33%)
As of 3/27/20 at 2:40 PM EST. Percentage indicates day-to-day change from 3/26 to 3/27. Sources: Governor Phil Murphy and Mayor Michael Venezia.
Top news
Bloomfield Schools ask parents and caregivers to complete survey to share feedback on Virtual Learning amid coronavirus outbreak
From Bloomfield School District
Bloomfield coronavirus cases at 34 as of March 27, confirmed cases to continue to rise
From Mayor Michael Venezia
Church on the Green offers outdoor food pantry during coronavirus, no referrals needed to receive aid, seeks donations
From Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green
Bloomfield resident willing to lend sewing machine to those seeking to make masks for healthcare workers amid equipment shortage
From Community submission on Citizens of Bloomfield
New Jersey’s supplemental nutrition assistance program to provide extra benefit payment in response to coronavirus outbreak
From County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr.
First detained immigrant tests positive for coronavirus at Essex County jail as of March 26, infected immigrant at Bergen County jail released
From NorthJersey.com
New Jersey seeks volunteers with healthcare experience to support coronavirus response
State of New Jersey
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Local news
Max’s Restaurant in Bloomfield offering 20% off to healthcare providers with curbside pickup amid coronavirus
From Max’s Restaurant
Jalapeno Cycling offering virtual classes amid coronavirus closure
From Jalapeno Cycling
Montclair State providing refunds for unused portion of students’ housing, dining, and parking fees in response to coronavirus closure
From Montclair Patch
Clara Maass Medical Center staff express thanks for community support amid coroanvirus outbreak
From Clara Maas Medical Center
Mountainside Medical Center staff express thanks for community support during coroanvirus crisis
From Mountainside Medical Center
KinderSmile Foundation donates personal protective equipment to local hospitals amid shortage
From KinderSmile Foundation
Essex County cancels spring household hazardous waste, electronics recycling events, citing coronavirus concerns
From Township of Bloomfield
Regional news
Strong social distancing can reduce hospital bed shortage from 190k to 60k, Rutgers study finds
From NJ Spotlight
Real ID deadline pushed back amid coronavirus pandemic
From NorthJersey.com
Port Authority continues operating during coronavirus, providing access to transportation for essential workers and goods
From NorthJersey.com
N.J. renters worry about paying rent, other bills as a result of coronavirus pandemic
From NJ.com
N.J. Economic Development Authority prepares $75m in grants, loans, other aid for small to mid-size businesses effected by coronavirus outbreak
From Asbury Park Press
Governor Phil Murphy considering mortgage relief for homeowners during coronavirus crisis
From NJ.com
Bergen Community College, PNC Bank Arts Center offering healthcare worker and first responder testing only on Saturdays
From Governor Phil Murphy
N.J. taking personal protective and medical equipment donations amid shortage due to coronavirus outbreak
From State of New Jersey
Governor Phil Murphy “almost certainly” granting state income tax extension, waiting on federal government
From NJ Spotlight