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:
153 (+20%)
2,617 (+17%)
25,590 (+16%)
Deaths
Bloomfield:
Essex County:
New Jersey:
5 (+25%)
99 (+43%)
537 (+51%)
As of 4/2/20 at 3:30 PM EST. Percentage indicates day-to-day change from 4/1 to 4/2. Sources: State of New Jersey and Bloomfield Pulse.
Top news
Coronavirus relief checks to be directly deposited if IRS has tax filers’ bank information, otherwise available through online portal or mailed check
From NJ Spotlight
Bloomfield cases rise to 153, deaths now total 5 as of April 2
From Bloomfield Pulse
Bloomfield asks residents to move cars for street cleaning if possible where posted on April 6-9, will not ticket unmoved vehicles
From Bloomfield Pulse
N.J. to provide financial support for childcare to essential workers amid coronavirus outbreak
From State of New Jersey
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Local news
Virtual DACA renewal clinics available every Friday, 2 PM to 5 PM from Make The Road New Jersey
From Make the Road New Jersey
Bergen, Essex, Hudson counties see surge of coronavirus patients, hospitals under strain as N.J. seeks more equipment
From Asbury Park Press
Bloomfield temporarily waives interest on delayed water, property tax payments
From Bloomfield Pulse
Bloomfield’s KB Electric offering discounts, deferred payment plans to those affected by crisis but still need service
From KB Electric
Bloomfield residents organize meal drive for Bloomfield EMS amid coronavirus
From Citizens of Bloomfield
J. T. Murdoch Shoes partners with Dreams Can Happen to donate 31 specialty shoes to Mountainside Medical Center
From J. T. Murdoch Shoes
GreenGrocer Food Hub sees influx of new customers, asks for patience as business rapidly expands, staff care for their physical and mental health
From GreenGrocer Food Hub
Food pantry open Tuesdays, Thursdays from 11 AM to 1 PM at Park United Methodist Church at 12 Park St during coronavirus crisis
From Community contribution on Bloomfield Pulse
Wholesale food distributor Baldor now delivering to residences, customers encouraged to pool purchases to meet $250 minimum
From Community contribution on Citizens of Bloomfield
Bloomfield’s VFW Post 711 closes until further notice amid coronavirus outbreak
From VFW Post 711
Bloomfield’s Mastriano Quality Market to close until further notice to protect staff from coronavirus exposure
From Mastriano’s Quality Market
Runner in dinosaur costume practices social distancing near Bloomfield Green
From Community contribution on Bloomfield Pulse
Regional news
Coronavirus small business relief programs, explained
From NorthJersey.com
N.J.’s hospital resource use expected to peak on April 8, state still short on beds, ventilators
From University of Washington
Asbury Park joins other shore towns in shutting down boardwalk, temporarily banning short-term rentals like AirBnB
From Asbury Park Press
Hospitals plan to use anesthesia, BiPAP machines, split ventilators as coronavirus patients strain healthcare resources
From Roll Call
Governor Phil Murphy permitting blood drives to continue amid coronavirus outbreak to meet critical medical needs
From Governor Phil Murphy