Millburn-Short Hills, NJ Coronavirus Updates & News For May 30 – Patch.com

Stay updated with the latest news involving COVID-19 in Essex County, NJ.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Patch reviews last week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. … Read more

The Bloomfield Health Department is offering free COVID-19 tests to residents starting June 4.

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of Bloomfield Township. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.The Bloomfield Health Department is offering free COVID-19 tests to residents starting June 4. Testing will be done on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at varying locations. “As the state and our township slowly begin to reopen, it is imperative that our… Read more

“As the daughter of immigrants, I have witnessed the hardships my parents have had to face.”

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The following article comes courtesy of the West Orange Public School District. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site…. Read more

Mayors from Somerset, Morris, Middlesex, and Warren counties have joined forces to reopen businesses that are struggling due to COVID.

NEW JERSEY – The Mayors for “Main Street” Alliance, which include 19 mayors in four different counties, have laid out a plan for Gov. Phil Murphy for the swift and safe reopening of businesses within their communities that continue to struggle as a result of the coronavirus pandemic…. Read more

Garden State Coalition of Schools President David Aderhold said officials are already concerned about what next school year will look like.

A school official has 92 questions as it relates to the reopening of New Jersey schools after the coronavirus pandemic left school districts across the state closed since March. They won’t reopen this academic school year, but Garden State Coalition of Schools President Dr. David Aderhold expressed concerns about what reopening will look like in the fall. Aderhold said that without clear guidance from the state on how to prepare for… Read more

WATCH: Gov. Phil Murphy is allowing summer camps, child care and organized sports in the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s the latest.

NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy, speaking during a Friday news conference, announced that he’s allowing camps, child care, horse racing and organized sports to resume amid the coronavirus outbreak. Murphy made the statements as he announced 1,117 new coronavirus cases and 131 more deaths (you can watch it here, below)…. Read more

The ever-changing numbers coming from long-term care facilities has drawn sharp criticism. Here is the latest data.

MADISON, NJ – Time is ticking down on the universal testing of COVID-19 in nursing homes as the Department of Health continues to release shifting numbers. … Read more

The AARP recognized Montclair as one of the communities that has had an “age-friendly” response to the coronavirus pandemic.

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The AARP recently recognized Montclair as one of the communities that has held “age-friendly” outreach among its older residents during the coronavirus pandemic. … Read more

Organizers are asking West Orange residents to show unity by placing a lighted candle on their porch, terrace or driveway.

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A socially distant candlelight vigil to honor people impacted by the coronavirus will take place in West Orange on Sunday, May 31…. Read more

Residents of the Caldwells have been using a new way to raise donations amid the coronavirus crisis: lawn signs.

CALDWELLS, NJ — Residents of the Caldwells have been using a new way to raise donations amid the coronavirus crisis: lawn signs…. Read more

‘Before the coronavirus swept in, Samani Ford had a trusted system for achieving her goals: dream, plan, and execute.’

By Patrick Wall, Chalkbeat NewarkMay 27, 2020… Read more

‘Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown has suspended all public performances, classes and events through July 31 due to the COVID–19.’

Press release from the Morris County Government:… Read more