June 17, 2020
Key Points from June 17, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Daily Update
• As of today, here are our numbers (as of 9AM):
o Newark:
7,637 positive cases
(yesterday there were 7,617; increase of 20 cases)
621 deaths
[yesterday there were 616 deaths; 5 new deaths]
o Essex County:
18,437 positive cases
1,754 deaths
o New Jersey:
167,479 positive cases
12,736 deaths
o More than 8.3 million cases globally (8,305,035) and 447,086 deaths
o In the United States: More than 2.2 million COVID-19 positive cases (2,209,837) and 119,175 deaths
o Info for the other towns that we had joint operations with:
E. Orange- 1,909 cases, 207 deaths
Irvington- 1,385 cases, 148 deaths
Orange- 1,001 cases, 82 deaths
o Confirmed positive cases by zip code:
07102 – 274 positive cases
07103 – 898 positive cases
07104 – 1600 positive cases
07105 – 1244 positive cases
07106 – 813 positive cases
07107 – 1301 positive cases
07108 – 601 positive cases
07112 – 598 positive cases
07114 – 318 positive cases
o Deaths by zip code:
07102 – 31 deaths
07103 – 108 deaths
07104 – 132 deaths
07105 – 48 deaths
07106 – 70 deaths
07107 – 79 deaths
07108 – 67 deaths
07112 – 52 deaths
07114 – 24 deaths
• MASK UP FOR THE NEW NORMAL
o There are still some people not wearing masks and it’s important as we reopen to safeguard us and our loved ones
o To keep yourself and others safe, wear your masks, wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer, practice social distancing, cover your mouth with a tissue or using the inside of your elbow when you sneeze or cough, avoid touching your face, and get tested to know your status
o Visit www.newarkcovid19.com to learn more
• MEET THE MAYOR AND HIS TEAM FOR SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ON COVID-19
o Yesterday (June 16) – We were in the East Ward at Hyatt Court
o Today (June 17) – We were in the West Ward at Georgia King Village
o Friday (June 19) – Central Ward at Pilgram Village
o Saturday (June 20) – South Ward at Kretchmer Townhomes
o Tuesday (June 23) – North Ward at Grafton Townhomes
o You can come out and get TESTED and also complete the CENSUS
• FOOD RELIEF PROGRAM
o Today, we continued with our food distribution to families
o We’ve served more than 580,000 meals and will continue until September 1st
o If you or someone you know needs food, please leave contact information in the Facebook Live comments or send to our Facebook inbox
• COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP
o This Saturday is the WEST WARD’s community clean-up day
o You can pick up supplies at:
Newark Fire Dept (1010 18th Avenue)
West Side High School (403 South Orange Avenue)
o Dumpster locations will be shared tomorrow
o The remaining community clean-up days for the East, Central, and North are:
June 27 – East Ward
July 11 – Central Ward
July 18 – North Ward
• TODAY, WE SENT OUT A PRESS RELEASE REMINDING NEWARK NON-ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES:
“YOU MAY REOPEN ONLY AFTER PASSING COVID-19 PROTECTION INSPECTION”
o Applications to reopen are available online and at locations throughout city
o Color-coded safety-level certificates are required for reopening
o Visit NEWARKCOVID19.COM for an application or you can pick one up from BID/SID or Invest Newark
Invest Newark, 111 Mulberry St., Lower Level (Entrance on Market St.)
Mt. Prospect Partnership and Bloomfield Avenue/Lower Broadway Alliance, 643-645 Mt. Prospect Ave.
Bergen-Lyons-Clinton South Ward SID, 1049 Bergen St.
Ironbound Business Improvement District, 74-76 Prospect St.
Newark Downtown District, 60 Park Place, Suite 2100
Partnership West BID, 1044 South Orange Ave.
o If you have any questions, please email us at:
• JOIN MAYOR BARAKA THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2020 AT 2PM FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT DISCUSSION
o He’ll be joined by black and brown female law enforcement, Live on the City’s Facebook page. Tune in!
• TOMORROW, MAYOR BARAKA WILL SHARE MORE VIRTUAL SUMMER PROGRAMS THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN
• REMINDER: COMPLETE YOUR CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE
o You can complete the form online at WWW.2020CENSUS.GOV, or call 844-330-2020, or fill out the paper form sent by mail
• Closing and blessings
o The baton is being passed to you. Please share the information. Let’s take care of each other and our community.
