Madison, NJ Coronavirus Updates & News For May 14 – Patch.com

How many deaths have been linked to the coronavirus in West Orange? And how many of those took place in local nursing homes?

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Authorities released the latest coronavirus death totals for West Orange and its nursing homes on Thursday…. Read more

How many deaths have been linked to the coronavirus in Newark? And how many of those took place in local nursing homes?

NEWARK, NJ — Authorities released the latest coronavirus death totals for Newark and its nursing homes on Thursday…. Read more

How many deaths have been linked to the coronavirus in Livingston? And how many of those took place in local nursing homes?

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Authorities released the latest coronavirus death totals for Livingston and its nursing homes on Thursday…. Read more

New Jersey is dragging its feet releasing prisoners at risk of COVID-19, and it’s killing their loved ones, desperate family members say.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — “They stole my baby’s life.” This lamentation from a devastated mother – whose son died from coronavirus while awaiting furlough from a New Jersey prison – is just one of many heartbreaking tales of loss to emerge from the state’s penal system…. Read more

If you are looking to buy or sell a home during the Pandemic, it is still possible.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, recommends only one buyer enter a home at a time, with 6 feet between each guest. NAR also recommends agents have potential buyers wash their hands or use hand sanitizer when they come in the door. They should also remove their shoes. Children should not be present at any showings during this time.With mortgage rates fluctuating quickly and closing times taking longer than usual, some lenders are… Read more

The little girl developed the syndrome after her mother recovered from COVID-19.

HACKENSACK, NJ — A 3-year-old girl in New Jersey is home recovering from a battle with a mystery illness that’s spreading in the tri-state area. For Chavely Rodriguez, there’s no greater joy than seeing her daughter smiling and dancing at home again. Read more on CBS2 New York. Read more

A client even asked the Westfield, NJ, duo to deliver eggs as they find their way through the pandemic, and through distance learning.

WESTFIELD, NJ — Vincent and Danielle Corso of Westfield have owned their Westfield-based cleaning service, Two Maids & A Mop, since fall of 2017, and obviously never encountered a challenge like the coronavirus pandemic. … Read more

All long-term care facilities in the state will implement testing of staff and residents for COVID-19 by May 26.

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – As the COVID-19, pandemic in nursing home and long-term care facilities continues to claim more lives, Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration said testing of staff and residents for COVID-19 by May 26. … Read more

WATCH: Gov. Murphy said beaches can reopen and he issued rules and guidelines amid the coronavirus crisis. Here are the latest details.

NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy, speaking during a Thursday news conferences, said New Jersey beaches and boardwalks can reopen and he issued guidelines and rules amid the coronavirus outbreak. He said they’ll be open for Memorial Day weekend, making the announcement as he announced 1,216 new coronavirus cases and 244 more deaths. (you can watch it here, below)…. Read more

Rent a home or apartment in Newark? Here are three city programs that might give you a hand in a tough time.

NEWARK, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the City of Newark. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.Mayor Ras Baraka has announced a dramatic series of interventions to aid tenants in desperate need of help during the COVID-19 crisis and to keep Newark development on track during reopening and beyond.The three actions are:Emergency grants to provide rental assistance for affected… Read more

Andrew Crooks spent nearly two months in the hospital with COVID-19, including a harrowing 32 days hooked up to a ventilator.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — He spent nearly two months in the hospital, including a harrowing 32 days hooked up to a ventilator. But earlier this week, Andrew Crooks got a rousing cheer as he moved on to the next phase of his recovery from the coronavirus…. Read more

Morris County Clerk Ann F. Grossi said no person should feel they cannot vote out of fear.

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Morris County residents who are hesitant to vote in New Jersey in the upcoming primary election should use the vote-by-mail alternative, according to Morris County Clerk Ann F. Grossi.New Jersey Coronavirus Updates: Don’t miss local and statewide announcements about new coronavirus precautions. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters. … Read more