New Jersey - Coronavirus COVID-19

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TOMS RIVER - Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy has warned the Board of Freeholders that Ocean County’s four hospitals were seeing worrisome increases in patients as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, to the extent some local residents who fell ill had fled to Pennsylvania to seek treatment, he said.

“There are people that are actually going to Philadelphia because our hospitals are full right now,” Mastronardy told the freeholders in a briefing he was invited to give the board about the crisis at its regular meeting Wednesday evening.

The four major hospitals that serve Ocean County are Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus in Lakewood, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Ocean Medical Center in Brick and Southern Ocean Medical Center in Stafford.

Coronavirus in Ocean County: ‘Our hospitals are full right now,’ sheriff tells freeholders

 

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How many coronavirus cases are there in NJ?

As of April 2, there were 25,590 cases in the state with 3,489 additional cases announced Wednesday.

New Jersey has completed a total of 52,642 tests with 42% of the tests coming back positive as of Wednesday.

Longterm care facilities are a big concern for New Jersey, state Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said Wednesday. Of the 375 longterm care facilities in the state, 93 have confirmed at least one coronavirus case, Persichilli said.

How many people have died of coronavirus complications in NJ?

There have been 537 deaths related to coronavirus in New Jersey. Officials reported 182 new deaths Thursday

Of the statewide deaths, 51% were male and 42% were female. One percent were less than 30 years of age, while 47% were over the age of 80 with 39% of that group documenting preexisting conditions. In addition, 21% of the individuals who died were associated with longterm care facilities.

How much PPE does NJ have?

Murphy tweeted Wednesday that New Jersey is getting another 350 ventilators from the national stockpile for a total of 850 additional ventilators.

As of Tuesday, current statewide totals for personal protective equipment were:

• 280,466 N-95 masks
• 399,440 surgical masks
• 150,665 gloves
• 50,778 gowns
• 74,052 face shields

Coronavirus: 182 new deaths Thursday bring NJ total to 537, with 25,590 cases

 

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Starting Monday, New Jersey students in grades 3 through 6 can tune into public television to follow some of the classroom lessons they've been missing since the statewide closure of schools due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Garden State teachers will be giving lessons on NJTV, the state's public-access network, in an initiative designed to advance remote instruction at home. NJTV, the New Jersey Education Association, and the New Jersey Department of Education partnered together in the effort.

“This is a great example of how New Jerseyans are coming together, from educators to broadcasters, to help improve student learning throughout the state,” said Education Commissioner Lamont Repollet in a statement Thursday. “This partnership demonstrates the kind of commitment and idealism that epitomizes New Jersey’s school community.”

The lessons will be available during four programs on the show NJTV Learning Live each weekday. Third-grade instruction begins at 9 a.m.; fourth-grade programming is at 10 a.m.; fifth grade is 11 a.m; and sixth-grade instruction begins at noon.

Subjects will include English language arts, math, science, social studies, and a “special” such as art, music or physical education.

Families can find their local channel on NJTV’s “Where to Watch” webpage. The on-air classroom lessons will also be live-streamed and archived on the network’s website, NJTVonline.org.

NJ will offer at-home learning on public TV amid coronavirus school closings

 

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MANCHESTER - ShopRite of Manchester has instituted deep cleaning procedures after a worker reported a "confirmed case" of the novel coronavirus, the supermarket said Wednesday in a post on Facebook.

The Route 70 store said it is following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended protocols to reduce the spread of the virus, including making sure the "diagnosed associate is no longer in the workplace." Other employees who have been in "close contact" with the worker have been asked to self-quarantine for 14 days, the store said.

Coronavirus in Manchester: ShopRite worker tests positive, 'deep cleaning' underway

 

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Rowan shares designs, instructions for 3D-printed face mask | Rowan Today | Rowan University

After real-world testing by two regional hospitals, Rowan University is releasing the designs and instructions for a 3D-printed face mask that can be washed, disinfected and reused in case of an emergency shortage.

Offered in three sizes, the face mask design features a replaceable filter that can be fitted with readily available sterile, nonwoven materials. The mask can be dipped in hot water and molded to the individual’s face.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends N95 masks to protect health care workers against coronavirus. While Rowan’s mask is not intended to substitute for the N95 model, it provides a mechanical barrier in the absence of standard personal protective equipment, or PPE.

After receiving requests from Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and Inspira Health for a 3D-printed face mask, Rowan faculty and students began working on the project on March 22. Adapted from a design shared by Billings Clinic Foundation, the masks were tested by health care providers at Cooper University Healthcare and Inspira Health.

“The collaborative effort involved the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, as well as colleges throughout the University, who worked day and night to solve the problem,” said Rowan’s president, Dr. Ali Houshmand.

“We’re getting requests from all over the country,” Houshmand said. “I’m proud we can share the design so anyone with a 3D printer can produce these masks anywhere in the world.”

For the mask design and instructions, visit rowan.edu/mask

 

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If the issue in Lakewood is that people are unaware of the situation due to lack of communication with the rest of society (I.e. internet, radio, work, etc), then the rabbis need to find a way to publicly broadcast what is going on, and inform residents to stay in their homes and not have weddings and social gatherings. Jmo

Eta - by publicly broadcast I mean literally drive down the street with a megaphone if that what it takes. This is such a serious situation!

Murphy's press conference from today just reported again of a problem in this neighborhood. This time with a funeral with 60-70 in attendance. Not sure if the death was due to CV, which would make a gathering like this even more ironically irresponsible. State police had to break it up.

 

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New thread for NEW YORK: New York - Coronavirus COVID-19

 

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N.J. coronavirus deaths increase to 537 with 25,590 total cases. More than 3K new cases confirmed.

Officials reported 182 new deaths and 3,489 new positive tests in the last 24 hours.

The former marks a new one-day high in coronavirus deaths for the state, doubling the 91 officials reported Wednesday.

“We have lost another 182 members of our New Jersey family,” Gov. Phil Murphy said.

Murphy stressed that the new deaths and cases reported did not all come in the past 24 hours, noting there’s a backlog of test results as long as two weeks.

But the 182 new deaths are more than the sum of the first 15 days since the state reported its first death. The day-over-day increase in deaths was 51% from Wednesday, the largest jump since March 24.

Of the state’s 537 total deaths, 47% have been people over the age of 80, officials said. And 76 of the deaths have been from residents of long-term care facilities.

The state also said 33,520 people in the state have tested negative for COVID-19. Murphy said that means about 6 out of 10 people have gotten negative results — though he conceded New Jersey so far has been testing only people showing symptoms of the virus.

There’s a backup at getting test results that could be 10 to 14. “All of the labs are overwhelmed at this point.”

Murphy also noted that it’s been only 12 days since he instituted his most stringent social-distancing move: his stay-at-home order.

“We’re still a week or so away from really knowing what those last set of actions we took, what impact those have on the positives,” the governor said.

 

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Governor Phil Murphy

Join me live today at 1:00 PM for our daily briefing on #COVID19 in New Jersey.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/njgovernorsoffice
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GovMurphy
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/governorphilmurphy

 

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Governor Phil Murphy

Toured our new Field Medical Station at the Meadowlands Expo Center this morning – in just 10 days, our frontline heroes built a 250-bed field medical station that will be opening next week.
We're on a mission to save lives. Every bed counts.

 

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Governor Phil Murphy

New Jersey OAG has made public what I would like to refer to as the first members of “Knucklehead Row” – six individuals who have been criminally charged for assaulting law enforcement officers by spitting or coughing on them while claiming to have #COVID19.

Let me be clear – we are taking a zero-tolerance policy against anyone who acts so stupidly and puts others in danger or makes them fear for their health.

If you engage in such behavior, you’re going to face – at the least – fines of up to $10,000 and up to 18 months in jail.

 

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State of New Jersey COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring PortalState of New Jersey COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal

Did you lose your job or have your hours reduced as a result of COVID-19? Businesses across New Jersey need thousands of workers for immediate hire. Learn more about who is hiring in your community.

Employers in critical industries should submit information about openings with urgent hiring needs related to COVID19 at jobs.covid19.nj.gov/intake.

State of New Jersey COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal

 

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Devoted family man, beloved educator and inspirational coach Jim Brown succumbs to coronavirus

Jim Brown, a devoted family man and pillar of the Colonia community who was the principal of Grover Cleveland Middle School in Caldwell, has died of complications from the coronavirus.

A beloved educator and youth sports coach who police in West Caldwell called a "natural leader," Brown is survived by his wife Sherry and their three children. He was 48 years old.

 

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How many coronavirus cases are there in NJ?

As of April 3, there were 29,895 cases in the state with 4,372 additional cases announced Friday.

Longterm care facilities are a big concern for New Jersey, state Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said Thursday.

How many people have died of coronavirus complications in NJ?

There have been 646 deaths related to coronavirus in New Jersey.

The exact dates of the deaths announced Friday were not shared, but officials did clarify that the fatalities did not occur on the same day.

Of the statewide deaths Thursday, 51% were male and 42% were female. One percent were less than 30 years of age, while 47% were over the age of 80 with 39% of that group documenting preexisting conditions. In addition, 21% of the individuals who died were associated with longterm care facilities.

NJ coronavirus update: Murphy reports 113 new deaths, total cases rise to 29,895 Friday

 

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NJ Flag Status

Friday, April 3, 2020 — All Flags Full-Staff indefinately

In an effort to help honor those who have lost their lives to the pandemic, Murphy has ordered all flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff indefinitely.

“Without funerals, it’s a small way to remember them,” Murphy said.

Coronavirus New Jersey: COVID-19 Cases Near 30,000 As Death Toll Stands At 646; Flags Across State Ordered To Lower To Half-Staff

 

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Legendary New Jersey jazz and pop guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli died Wednesday at his Saddle River home at 94.

The cause was complications from the coronavirus.

A pillar of the American music scene, Pizzarelli performed for presidents, played alongside fellow legends – from Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Miles Davis to Tony Bennett and Paul McCartney – and was synonymous with the Morristown Jazz and Blues Festival and the Fair Lawn Summer Concert Series.

The Paterson-born Pizzarelli lived in New Jersey his entire life, settling in Saddle River with his wife, Ruth, after serving in the Army in World War II, and performed professionally for an astounding 75 years.

Pizzarelli’s death Wednesday came on the same day as that of New Orleans jazz patriarch Ellis Marsalis, whose son, Branford, said was from coronavirus complications.

75 Years In Music: NJ Jazz Guitar Great Bucky Pizzarelli Dies

Jazz Guitarist John 'Bucky' Pizzarelli Dies at 94 From Coronavirus

 

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Starting Monday, New Jersey students in grades 3 through 6 can tune into public television to follow some of the classroom lessons they've been missing since the statewide closure of schools due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Garden State teachers will be giving lessons on NJTV, the state's public-access network, in an initiative designed to advance remote instruction at home. NJTV, the New Jersey Education Association, and the New Jersey Department of Education partnered together in the effort.

“This is a great example of how New Jerseyans are coming together, from educators to broadcasters, to help improve student learning throughout the state,” said Education Commissioner Lamont Repollet in a statement Thursday. “This partnership demonstrates the kind of commitment and idealism that epitomizes New Jersey’s school community.”

The lessons will be available during four programs on the show NJTV Learning Live each weekday. Third-grade instruction begins at 9 a.m.; fourth-grade programming is at 10 a.m.; fifth grade is 11 a.m; and sixth-grade instruction begins at noon.

Subjects will include English language arts, math, science, social studies, and a “special” such as art, music or physical education.

Families can find their local channel on NJTV’s “Where to Watch” webpage. The on-air classroom lessons will also be live-streamed and archived on the network’s website, NJTVonline.org.

NJ will offer at-home learning on public TV amid coronavirus school closings

This is an awesome idea. If my gym can offer classes for all from a variety of instructors, it's reasonable that teachers could help each other by presenting lessons come one/come all style. JMO

 

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Where people were still traveling last week:

New Jersey – What we’re doing IS WORKING. Look at places ignoring social distancing. Our measures are saving lives.

You keep staying home. We’ll keep working to expand hospital, ventilator, PPE, and testing capacity. Together we’ll #FlattenTheCurve.
- Governor Murphy

NJ responding to record unemployment as COVID-19 cases continue to mount

 

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Governor Phil Murphy
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TESTING INFO:

Monmouth County @PNCArtsCenter drive-through site will be open tomorrow at 8:00am for symptomatic health care workers & first responders only. Must show credentials.

Cumberland County has opened a testing site at Rowan College Cumberland in Vineland @rcsjcumberland for symptomatic Cumberland County residents only by appointment and authorization to take test.

Essex County's drive-through facility will be testing next week M-W-F at Weequaihic Park for Essex County residents only by appointment only.

 

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‘He was so selfless.’ Passaic says goodbye to firefighter who died from coronavirus
Israel Tolentino, 33, has died

Israel Tolentino, 33, died from complications with the coronavirus after battling it for nearly two weeks. The Passaic firefighter leaves behind a wife and their two children, ages 9 and 7.

Due to state law meant to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, only 10 of Tolentino’s closest friends and family would be able to attend the burial ceremony. At the burial, the family and friends, all in masks, left flowers, as Tolentino’s son and namesake Israel clutched his father’s fire helmet.