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: 592 (+6%)
Essex County: 9,672 (+6%)
New Jersey: 78,467 (+4%)
Deaths
Bloomfield: 29 (+7%)
Essex County: 684 (+7%)
New Jersey: 3,840 (+9%)
As of 04/17/20 05:09PM. Percentage indicates day-to-day change from 4/16 to 4/17. Sources: State of New Jersey and Essex County.
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Bloomfield property taxes due May 1, no interest on late payment will be charged until June amid coronavirus
Bloomfield Pulse
Bloomfield community gardens to open with coronavirus precautions in place, still accepting applications for plots
Bloomfield Community Gardens
Questions about coronavirus relief payments, answered
NJ.com
N.J. Department of Children and Families urges residents to report child abuse amid decrease in reports, likely increase in incidents
N.J. Department of Children and Families
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Local news
Owner of Bloomfield antique store, John Sheridan, passes from coronavirus
Community contribution on Bloomfield Pulse
Apna Punjab Indian Restaurant to be open only for pickup, takeout, hours now 5 PM to 9 PM
Apna Punjab Indian Restaurant
Bloomfield police providing drive-by birthday parties for children amid coronavirus social distancing
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Virtual mother’s support group available from maternal wellness center Montclair B.A.B.Y.
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N.J. unemployment claims rise to 718,000 as of Aprill 11, state sees most jobs lost since 1987
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As state’s addiction-support hotline sees increase in calls, support groups go online
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N.Y. rule requiring face covering when in public begins at 8 PM Friday
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