The Bloomfield Information Project is a nonprofit community media project dedicated to helping people living and working in Bloomfield live their best life. In response to the pandemic, we’ve launched the Coronavirus Information Center and these daily updates to help you stay informed and engaged 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: 505, (+5%)
Essex County: 8,212 (+8%)
New Jersey: 68,824 (+7%)
Deaths
Bloomfield: 25 (+0%)
Essex County: 535 (+24%)
New Jersey: 2,805 (+15%)
As of 04/14/20 at 03:14 PM. Percentage indicates day-to-day change from 4/13 to 04/14. Sources: State of New Jersey and Essex County.
Top news
IRS coronavirus relief payments begin arriving
NJTV
Bloomfield library encourages residents to complete census
Bloomfield Public Library
Local service provider for those with developmental disabilities hosting virtual walkathon, marathon
Community contribution on Bloomfield Pulse
N.J. outlines healthcare resources for undocumented, uninsured residents
New Jersey Department of Health
Glen Ridge Congregational Church seeks care kit donations for local hospitals, volunteers to pack kits
Glen Ridge Congregational Church
Additional $600 weekly unemployment benefit begins to reach N.J. residents
NJ.com
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Local news
Bloomfield Board of Health meeting on April 16 to be broadcast on TV, Facebook, public comments accepted by email
Bloomfield Pulse
Owner of Bloomfield’s Brookdale Tavern, Bill Ricigliano, passes from coronavirus
Community contribution on Citizens of Bloomfield
Bloomfield May 9 shredding event canceled due to coronavirus
Township of Bloomfield
Bloomfield Zoning Board meeting on April 16 to be held over conference call
Bloomfield Pulse
Wakefern, owner of ShopRite, other grocery stores donates $1m to region’s foodbanks
ShopRite
Other news
Medicare-only coronavirus testing sites open in Piscataway, Morristown
Morristown Patch
N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission extends closure of facilities until April 26
Asbury Park Press
N.J. expands capacity of unemployment call centers, provides work-from-home equipment in response to increased need due to coronavirus
Governor Phil Murphy
N.J. passes tax credit, deferal bills to help businesses keep employees on payroll amid coronavirus
NJ Spotlight
How N.J. hospitals are using blood of those who have recovered from coronavirus to treat infected
NJTV
Insulin makers Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, Sanofi offering free or discounted insulin to patients in need during coronavirus
Associated Press