Belleville-Nutley, NJ Coronavirus Updates & News For September 12 – Patch.com

Coronavirus testing events will take place in South Orange, Nutley, Fairfield and Newark.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Free coronavirus testing events will be taking place in South Orange, Nutley, Fairfield and Newark, Essex County officials announced Thursday…. Read more

WATCH: The annual “Essex County Remembers” ceremony was held at the Eagle Rock September 11th Memorial.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A somber but emotion-laden ceremony took place in Essex County on Friday in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks…. Read more

Bloomfield will continue to hold test events for local residents as part of an ongoing effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield will continue to hold coronavirus test events for local residents as part of an ongoing effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19…. Read more

WATCH: Gov. Murphy said NJ had its biggest 2-day case total in a month, noting many contact tracing efforts have failed amid COVID-19.

NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy, speaking during a Friday news conference, reported that New Jersey had its biggest two-day coronavirus case total in a month. He suggested the spike likely occurred because more than half of the state’s contact tracing efforts have failed, just as he announced 518 new cases and nine more deaths (you can watch the news conference here, below)…. Read more

The organization, which serves approximately 50K area residents per year, has focused on food insecurity, rental relief & more amid COVID-19

As the battle against COVID-19 rages on, the number of food-insecure people in Essex County, N.J., may rise to a staggering 17.4% by year’s end, with the greatest concentration found in New Jersey’s most populated city, Newark. Families are facing other troubles, as well, including employment loss and staying current on rent payments, plus the “digital divide” emerging with remote education. Enter La Casa de Don Pedro, a community… Read more

Stakes are high, a congresswoman says – arts groups and venues contribute about $1.2 billion to New Jersey’s economy each year.

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The arts are more than just nourishment for the soul – they’re a vital financial staple for New Jersey. And more needs to be done to keep them alive through the ongoing coronavirus crisis, a congresswoman from the 11th District says…. Read more

Temperature checks. Face masks. Social distancing. When it comes to creating a safe play space for kids, the coronavirus has left its mark.

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Temperature checks. Masks. Social distancing. When it comes to creating a safe play space for children, the coronavirus has definitely left its mark. … Read more