• HERE ARE OUR NUMBERS TODAY—

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o Newark:

 18 more positive cases than Friday, August 7th, and a total of 456 since the start date of June 30th.

 No new deaths since Friday, August 7th and a total of 28 since start date of June 30th.

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o NJ:

 A total of 185,031 positive cases, which is 970 more than Friday, August 7th.

 A total 14,025 deaths, which is 18 more than Friday, August 7th.

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• #MASKUP

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 We have to continue to wear our masks when out in public, continuously wash our hands and keep practicing social distancing (which is maintaining a distance of 6 feet apart).

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 And we have to do this as our new normal. Not just when someone is watching, or just because it’s an ordinance or requirement. But because it will save lives.

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• SIT STILL SUNDAYS

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 This past Sunday was our first Sit Still Sunday and we will continue with it next Sunday as well.

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 It’s a time when everything in Newark closes at 8PM, with the exception of supermarkets, pharmacies and gas stations.

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 This allows us to quiet down activity and hopefully quell the rise of COVID throughout neighborhoods.

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 The goal is to see our numbers drop after these two Sit Still Sundays pass.

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• POP-UP TESTING AND CENSUS LOCATIONS

(3:30-8PM):

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 Today, we are in the North Ward at:

Elliott Street Elementary School

(721 Summer Ave)

Until 8PM

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 Wednesday, August 12th – South Ward

Zion Hill Baptist Church - parking lot

(152 Osborne Terrace)

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 Friday, August 14th – East Ward

Oliver Street School

(East Kinney St. & McWhorter St.)

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• CENSUS

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 As of today, we are 46% counted.

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 The U.S. Census Bureau is out going door to door – and the Mayor, along with the Municipal Council, are starting up the CENSUS TRAIN. This Saturday, August 15th, they will make stops at the following locations – delivering food and working with residents to fill out their Census forms:

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o Reservoir Site Townhomes

185 14th Avenue

From 3:15-3:40PM

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o Grace West Manor

301 Irvine Turner Blvd

From 3:50-4:20PM

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o Villa Victoria

133 7th Avenue

From 4:30-5PM

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 Or you can still fill out your Census on your own—

Online at www.2020CENSUS.GOV  or by calling 844-330-2020.

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• COMMUNITY CLEAN UP

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 Saturday, August 15th – Central Ward Community Clean Up.

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 Locations for supplies and the dumpsters will be shared soon.  

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 Next Saturday, August 22nd – North Ward Community Clean Up.

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• REMINDER: HOLD THE LINE

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 The 2nd episode of Hold the Line will air this Wednesday at 7PM on Facebook and Instagram.

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 A conversation+hard hitting questions for the Mayor on a number of topics.

• Closing and blessings

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