Although the curve of new COVID-19 cases remains flat, the curve needs to “bend down and stay down” before the state can begin opening back up, said Gov. Phil Murphy at today’s debriefing.
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COVID-19: new cases rise, but deaths are down
While new cases for COVID-19 are up on Sunday, April 25, the number of deaths has decreased significantly. Information on testing, masks.
COVID-19: Keep up social distancing, even with warm weather, Murphy says
Gov. Phil Murphy acknowledged that it would be more difficult for residents to stay completely home, especially since the weather was growing warmer. “But you’ve got to stay at it, folks.”
PHOTOS: Parade for healthcare workers at Mountainside Hospital
On Friday, April 24, first responders from across Montclair and surrounding towns held a parade in front of Mountainside Hospital to thank doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers for their work during the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19: Hospitalizations related to the virus are down
Last night, April 23, 778 COVID-19 patients were discharged, while 385 were admitted.
COVID-19: Outbreak disrupts life, milestone events for high school students
Education Commissioner Lamont Repollet said it was up to each district to determine what to do about graduation, including coming up with some variety of virtual celebration, or holding an in-person celebration later in the year, after the outbreak is over.
We Care Montclair shout outs, April 23
As part of Montclair Local’s “We Care Montclair” initiative, we’re asking our readers to show their support for neighbors, friends, family, essential workers, and everyone else in our community. Purchase […]
Election 2020: MHS Democrats hold YouTube forum
Montclair High School Democrats planned to hold a candidates’ forum. After the lockdown, they produced a series of videos instead.
COVID-19: Rutgers launches new saliva test
BY JAIMIE JULIA WINTERS winters@montclairlocal.news Next week the state is expected to begin using the saliva-based tests of all staff and residents at New Jersey’s five developmental residences for adults […]
COVID-19: Long-term care facilities under siege
Now that nursing homes and long-term-care facilities are prohibiting visitors due to the spread of COVID-19, it can be difficult to find out what is going on inside.
New superintendent chosen for Montclair schools
Once the background checks are complete and the new superintendent has signed the contract, Board President Eve Robinson said that the district will convene a remote meeting with the new superintendent so they can be introduced to the BOE and to the public.
COVID-19: Company donates test kits to Montclair Ambulance Unit
A Montclair company, ArrayMedTech, is donating test kits to the Montclair Ambulance Unit so they can screen workers for the presence of COVID-19 antibodies.
COVID-19: Outbreak takes toll on mental health
Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said that people, in general, can cope well with a situation that lasts two weeks, but “when it gets to be four weeks or six weeks, everything gets a little stressful.”
COVID-19: Curve flattening, but NJ “not even meaningfully close to claiming victory,” Murphy says
Gov. Phil Murphy said that the state needed to start seeing a large decrease in cases before the state could even consider taking steps to eventually re-open.