South Orange, NJ Coronavirus Updates & News For May 15 – Patch.com

Bloomfield, NJ | 55m

A former Bloomfield councilman died from coronavirus complications while awaiting release from a New Jersey halfway house, reports say.

Former Bloomfield councilman Elias Chalet died from coronavirus complications while awaiting release from a New Jersey halfway house, reports say.

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A former Bloomfield councilman imprisoned for bribery died from coronavirus complications while awaiting release from a New Jersey halfway house, reports say…. Read more

Newark, NJ | 44m

Rep. Donald Payne (NJ-10) is worried that United Airlines plans to lay off workers, despite getting a massive coronavirus bailout.

NEWARK, NJ — A massive, $58 billion coronavirus bailout is meant to protect people, not stock values, a congressman from New Jersey is warning several airlines, including United…. Read more

Madison, NJ | 1h

The have been 11 deaths since the new coronavirus outbreak in nursing homes and long term care facilities.

MADISON, 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

Mendham-Chester, NJ | 3h

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Phil Murphy will address the public at 1 p.m. and provide more NJ reopen updates. Here are the latest coronavirus updates.

NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy will provide the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey at 1 p.m. on Friday (you can watch it live here, below).Murphy is expected to provide more “hard dates” for reopening New Jersey’s economy during the news conference. Read more: Gov. Murphy: ‘Hard Dates’ For NJ Coronavirus Reopening… Read more

Belleville-Nutley, NJ | 19h

Here’s how Belleville and Nutley’s coronavirus fatality rates compare to the statewide average.

BELLEVILLE, NJ — Authorities released the latest coronavirus death totals for Belleville and Nutley on Thursday…. Read more

West Orange, NJ | 19h

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

Newark, NJ | 19h

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

Bloomfield, NJ | 19h

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

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

Livingston, NJ | 20h

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

Montclair, NJ | 20h

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

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

Montclair, NJ | 20h

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

Maplewood, NJ | 21h

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