New Jersey - Coronavirus COVID-19

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Friday, April 3, 2020 — All Flags Full-Staff indefinately

In an effort to help honor those who have lost their lives to the pandemic, Murphy has ordered all flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff indefinitely.

“Without funerals, it’s a small way to remember them,” Murphy said.

Coronavirus New Jersey: COVID-19 Cases Near 30,000 As Death Toll Stands At 646; Flags Across State Ordered To Lower To Half-Staff

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TSA Explosive Detection Canine Handler Francis “Frank” Boccabella III died of coronavirus on April 2, the agency announced Friday.

Boccabella, 39, currently worked with his partner Bullet at Newark Liberty International Airport.

His death is the first of a federal Transportation Security Administration employee from COVID-19.

The passing of Francis 'Frank' Boccabella III, a valued friend and colleague of the entire Transportation Security Administration family at Newark Liberty International Airport and the larger TSA canine community, saddens all of us deeply. His passing represents a personal loss to all of us who knew him and cherished both his friendship and professionalism," the agency said in a news release. "We offer heartfelt condolences to Frank’s wife, extended family, his TSA colleagues and his friends."

Boccabella joined the TSA at John F. Kennedy International Airport in June 2004 as a TSA officer and worked with cargo inspectors, the agency said.

Pina, a TSA explosive detection K-9 and five-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, and her handler, Frank Boccabella of Clifton, a TSA transportation security inspector, screen cargo at SAS Cargo during a demonstration at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, NJ Friday August 14, 2015

Coronavirus: TSA K-9 handler at Newark Liberty Airport dies of COVID-19

 

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New Jersey residents appear to be taking orders to stay home seriously.

Since March 12, the travel patterns for those in New Jersey have dropped from 3.83 miles per day to 1.45, a 62% decline as residents across the state reckon with the unprecedented threat created by the coronavirus.

Residents in Bergen and Somerset counties are the champions of self-isolation, according to the numbers from data intelligence firm Cuebiq. The median distance traveled by devices in both counties is 0.93 miles, the lowest in the state.

N.J. has gotten the message to stay home. See how each county’s travel changed.

 

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Seriously what is wrong with these people. Come On Jerseyan's we are better than this...

79 new charges for N.J. 'knuckleheads’ defying Murphy’s coronavirus rules

 

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I had to find some good in today's Coronavirus world..

Good job kids. Your community is proud of you!!

Hillsborough Siblings Deliver Meals For Heroes Amid Coronavirus

 

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NEW JERSEY STATEWIDE:

Official coronavirus website or call 211 for general information, or 1-(800)-962-1253 for clinical questions, “NJCOVID” to 898-211.

• NJ.gov New Jersey COVID-19 Dashboard

• New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund (non-governmental grant organization)

 

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BEACHES ARE STILL CLOSED

Those found to be in violation of this Executive Order will be issued a summons and face fines up to $1,000 and six months in jail.

New Jersey coronavirus death toll rises to 646; total cases approach 30,000

 

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UNEMPLOYMENT SKYROCKETS

Residents applying for unemployment benefits last week climbed 32% higher than the week before,

There were more than 206,000 claims for the week ending March 28, up from 155,000 the previous week. The jump in claims is fueled by the coronavirus pandemic.

The new claims over the past two weeks dwarf the state's previous record for jobless claims: In 2012, Superstorm Sandy led to a spike of 46,000 claims.

Nearly 156,000 residents are currently collecting unemployment benefits, about 51,000 more than the week before.

New Jersey coronavirus death toll rises to 646; total cases approach 30,000

 

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NEW FIELD HOSPITAL

Murphy toured a 250-bed field hospital at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus. The facility will open early next week, according to the governor.

The hospital is slated to field non-coronavirus cases. It's one of four field hospitals that are supposed to open in New Jersey.

There will be two 250-bed facilities in Edison, with the fourth 250-bed field hospital in Atlantic City.

New Jersey coronavirus death toll rises to 646; total cases approach 30,000

 

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'DEEP INTO MAY'

Murphy said he thinks rigorous social distancing and the shuttering of many businesses will continue "deep into May."

New Jersey coronavirus death toll rises to 646; total cases approach 30,000

 

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NJ corrections officer dies from COVID-19

"The coronavirus pandemic continues to hit public servants hard in the tristate area. Correctional Police Officer Bernard Waddell Sr. of the Hudson County Sheriff's Office has died from COVID-19-related causes, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Thursday.

Waddell was a 28-year veteran of the Sheriff's Office, the governor said, and worked at the Hudson County Correctional Facility. ..."

 

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Douglas Hickok

Army Capt. Douglas Linn Hickok, of the New Jersey National Guard, was a drilling guardsman in the medical command and a civilian physician assistant.

His daughter says her favorite memories are the adventures her father took her and her brother on.

Faces of the coronavirus pandemic: Remembering those who died

 

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Kim King-Smith

Kim King-Smith, who died on March 31, was an EKG technician working the night shift at the University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey.

"She was a front line hero. God bless her," said New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.

Faces of the coronavirus pandemic: Remembering those who died

 

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MaryBeth Papetti

MaryBeth Papetti, 65, who is survived by her husband, son and daughter-in-law, "devoted her life to her family and her work in the healthcare field," according to her obituary.

After becoming a registered nurse, Papetti, who died on March 24, became the director of nursing at several long-term care facilities in New Jersey,

"MaryBeth was known for going above and beyond in her career, not only because of her dedication to her patients, but also for being an inspirational role model to her colleagues," her obituary said.

Faces of the coronavirus pandemic: Remembering those who died

 

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Janice Preschel

Janice Preschel, 60, of Teaneck, New Jersey, "was the founder of the Helping Hands Food Pantry that has fed countless families for more than a decade," tweeted New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.

"She was active in her temple – Temple Emeth – and was a past president of the Teaneck Rotary," he wrote.

 

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@JerseyGirl thank you for posting the ones we have lost. It just doesn't feel right to "Like" the posts but wanted you to know that your posts are appreciated.

 

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Newark cop, 59, dies from coronavirus complications

Newark police officer Tolbert A. Furr, 59, died due to complications with the coronavirus on Friday at Clara Maass Medical Center.

Special Police Officer Furr, who was also a resident of the city, served as a Newark cop for 25 years.

 

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Here's how undocumented immigrants with coronavirus symptoms can get tested in NJ

Blanca Molina, the founder of a community center that helps immigrants in Union City, said the organization has received calls from undocumented residents worried they have the coronavirus but not sure where to get tested.

"We are telling them that they can bring a utility bill,'' she said. "Many don't have a primary medical doctor, and so they worry about how they go about getting prescriptions. They hear testing is free, but treatment is not, and how are they going to qualify for that?"

As officials urge people with COVID-19 symptoms to get tested, the estimated 500,000 unauthorized immigrants in New Jersey face additional hurdles over a lack of documentation and resources. But immigrant advocates say there are options

Immigrants without legal status, who don't have a state driver's license can visit one of several Federally Qualified Health Centers, which provide health care to people without insurance and immigration status, for a free COVID-19 test.

A full list of New Jersey health centers is here.
Centers for Primary Health Care (link)

Advocates recommend calling the local center ahead of time for availability and instructions on what documents to bring to receive a test.

If undocumented immigrants need emergency treatment at a hospital they can’t be turned away. Charity care programs also exist for low-income and uninsured patients who can’t afford to pay full price for health care services.

 

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How many coronavirus cases are there in NJ?

As of April 4, there were 34,124 cases in the state with 4,331 additional cases announced Saturday.

Longterm care facilities are a big concern for New Jersey, state Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said Thursday. Of the 375 longterm care facilities in the state, 110 have confirmed at least one coronavirus case, Persichilli said Thursday.

How many people are hospitalized with coronavirus in NJ?

In New Jersey, 3,016 hospitalized individuals have tested positive for COVID-19, Persichilli said on Friday. Of those hospitalized with coronavirus 1,227 patients (or 41%) are on ventilators.

Coronavirus patients make up 12% of the total people hospitalized in the state.

How many people have died of coronavirus complications in NJ?

There have been 846 deaths related to coronavirus in New Jersey. Murphy said Saturday's total surpassed the total number of NJ fatalities on 9/11, and held a moment of silence for the victims during his daily press conference.

The exact dates of the deaths announced Saturday were not shared, but officials did clarify that the fatalities did not occur on the same day.

Murphy reports 846 total coronavirus deaths, surpassing NJ's total fatalities on 9/11

 

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TOMS RIVER - Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy has called on all residents to wear a face mask if they must go out in public, following new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to slow the spread of COVID-19.

The admonition is not mandatory, but doing so could help save lives, Mastronardy said, who has started wearing a face mask of his own when in public.

Coronavirus in Ocean County: Sheriff calls on public to wear face masks if they must go out