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Confirmed cases
Infections
Bloomfield:
Essex County:
New Jersey:
180 (+18%)
3,067 (+17%)
29,895 (+17%)
Deaths
Bloomfield:
Essex County:
New Jersey:
10 (+100%)
118 (+19%)
646 (+20%)
As of 4/3/20 at 2:30 PM EST. Percentage indicates day-to-day change from 4/1 to 4/2. Sources: State of New Jersey and Essex County.
Top news
Newark mayor calls on residents to wear face masks when outside their home
From TAPinto Newark
Bloomfield coronavirus cases rise to 180, deaths double to 10 as of April 3
From Essex County
New Jersey Tenants Organization pushing state to expand renter protections during coronavirus crisis
From NJ.com
Why ventilators are critical and how N.J. is preparing for a shortage, explained
From NJ Spotlight
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Local news
Bloomfield schools to reduce free, discounted meal distribution to Monday through Thursday starting April 6
From Bloomfield School District
Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival canceled due to coronavirus
From Bloomfield Pulse
Essential workers can receive free emotional and mental support through NYC COVID Care Network
From Community contribution on Bloomfield Pulse
Bloomfield police officers receive additional personal protective equipment from county amid coronavirus outbreak
From Bloomfield Public Library
Regional news
Governor Phil Murphy authorizes state police to seize medical supplies, equipment amid shortage from coronavirus
From Politico New Jersey
N.J. public TV to offer televised lessons from N.J. teachers every weekday morning for children grades 3 to 6
From Governor Phil Murphy
Rutgers University closes campuses until August, moves summer classes online amid coronavirus
From TAPinto New Brunswick
How N.J. officials decide where to send donated personal protective equipment during coronavirus outbreak
From NorthJersey.com
Nearly 8,000 retired healthcare workers in New Jersey register to support state response, state seeks more
From Governor Phil Murphy
Healthcare workers residing in Montvale hotel to avoid exposing families to coronavirus
From NorthJersey.com
Governor Phil Murphy orders flags to half-staff indefinitely to honor those who died from coronavirus
From NorthJersey.com
NYC mayor asks residents to cover faces while outside home as White House likely to recommend the same
From Bloomberg
Delaware police stopping out-of-state drivers, requiring self-quarantine or return to home state
From NJ.com