• Here are our numbers in Newark for today—
o Newark:
18 more positive cases than yesterday; a total of 74 since start date of 6/30/20.
2 less deaths than yesterday; a total of 2 since start date of 6/30/20.
o New confirmed positive cases by zip code:
07101 – 0
07102 – 0
07103 – 0
07104 – 6
07105 – 2
07106 – 1
07107 – 2
07108 – 0
07112 – 2
07114 – 0
o Deaths by zip code:
07101 – 0
07102 – 0
07103 – 0
07104 – 0
07105 – 0
07106 – 0
07107 – 0
07108 – 0
07112 – 0
07114 – 0
• 14 DAY QUARANTINE – INCLUDES 19 STATES
o If you traveled or plan to travel to any of the following states, then you need to quarantine for 14 days when you return back to Newark:
• Alabama
• Arkansas
• Arizona
• California
• Florida
• Georgia
• Iowa
• Idaho
• Louisiana
• Mississippi
• North Carolina
• Nevada
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Kansas (new)
• Oklahoma (new)
• Delaware (new)
• #MASKUPNEWARK CAMPAIGN
Thank you to those who have sent in selfies for our MaskUpNewark campaign – you will see those online very soon
Reminder to please continue to send them in so that you can be included
Email your photos and ideas to MASKUPNEWARK@NEWARKNJ.GOV
The deadline is this Thursday, July 9
• FOOD RELIEF PROGRAM
We have given out all of the ShopRite gift cards
However, our food relief program continues until September 1st and deliveries will be made on Wednesdays to those in need
If you or someone you know needs food, please let us know by leaving your information in the comments—we can then get food to you tomorrow
• POP-UP COVID-19 TESTING AND CENSUS SITES
Today we are at Mildred Helms Park
(534-544 Clinton Avenue)
Until 8PM
Tomorrow, July 8th - Raphael Hernandez Elementary School Parking Lot (345 Broadway)
3:30-8PM
There’s also a site with West Ward Councilman Joseph A. McCallum AND PSE&G
Location: Little Avenue & West Market Street
(across the street from the Georgia King Village entrance)
When: Started today and ends Friday July 10th
Time: 9AM-3PM
Monday, July 13th – Balletine Parkway
(between Ridge and Parker Streets)
3:30-8PM
Tuesday, July 14th – Vailsburg Park
(694-736 South Orange Avenue)
3:30-8PM
Friday, July 17th – Aspen River Park Apartments
(17 Oxford Street) at 3:30-8PM
• COMMUNITY CLEAN UP
July 11 – Central Ward – Pick up supplies from
Rotunda Recreation Center (75 Clifton Avenue) or Congregational Baptist Church (399-411 Bergen Street)
July 18 – North Ward – Pick up supplies from
Vince Lombardi Center of Hope (201 Bloomfield Avenue)
Dumpster locations will be shared on Wednesday
• SUMMER FUN MOVIE NIGHTS
Summer Fun Movie Nights kickoff today
Tonight– Queen & Slim at 7PM – Military Park
Tomorrow, July 8th – The Lion King at 7PM – Clinton Avenue Soundstage
Free for all residents and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
Wear your masks and bring chairs and blankets for your family
• REMINDER: Census
o www.2020CENSUS.GOV or by phone 844-330-2020
• Closing and blessings
Mayor read an excerpt from “What shall I tell my children who are black” by Margaret Burroughs
