West Orange, NJ Coronavirus Updates & News For October 29 – Patch.com

United Airlines: “Everyone on board other than children under 2 will have tested negative before departure.”

NEWARK, NJ — United Airlines is experimenting with a new way to restore passenger confidence amid the coronavirus pandemic: offering flights where everyone over the age of 2 has been tested for the COVID-19 virus…. Read more

Essex County will hold free coronavirus test events, open to all county residents. Here’s what you need to know.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County’s latest round of free, coronavirus testing events will take place in Livingston, West Orange, Newark and Roseland…. Read more

A person at Forest Avenue School in Verona has tested positive for the coronavirus, Montclair health officials said.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A person at Forest Avenue School in Verona has tested positive for the coronavirus, Montclair health officials confirmed…. Read more

Federal authorities are investigating the state’s handling of the coronavirus at veterans nursing homes following a high number of deaths.

NEW JERSEY — Federal authorities are launching a civil rights investigation into the high number of deaths at two Veterans nursing homes run by New Jersey, and the state is questioning the timing of the investigation…. Read more

The Montclair Ambulance Unit is facing a growing budget shortfall amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how you can help.

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Montclair Ambulance Unit (MAU) is facing a growing budget shortfall amid the coronavirus pandemic. But with the help of the township, the MAU may be able to keep providing a crucial service to the community…. Read more

Reduce your risk of exposure to coronavirus with friends and family, at a hair salon, at a house of worship, or on vacation

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Coronavirus safety measures are required for trick-or-treaters during the Friday event.

MILLBURN, NJ — Kids in Millburn this Friday can kick off their Halloween trick-or-treating a day early thanks to several merchants around town…. Read more

Here’s where else to get a test for the coronavirus in Maplewood.

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — After this week, coronavirus testing will no longer be offered at the community pool in Maplewood. Instead, several other locations in Essex County will offer testing by appointment.Testing at the community pool is offered by appointment and to walk-up patients. It will continue each day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday. Appointments can be made online.Anyone hoping to get a test is reminded to bring to bring his… Read more

A Montclair restaurant owner accused of repeatedly defying the state’s coronavirus orders has been locked out of his business, reports say.

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A Montclair restaurant owner accused of repeatedly defying state-issued coronavirus orders has been locked out of his business, reports say…. Read more

“In the midst of COVID-19, there are many tenants that owe back rent who could face homelessness when the eviction moratorium ends.”

NEWARK, NJ — Newark residents facing eviction due to the coronavirus pandemic will now have an extra lifeline thanks to a citywide partnership with NJ SHARES SMART. … Read more