• HERE ARE OUR NUMBERS TODAY

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o Newark:

 6 more positive cases than yesterday, and a total of 788 since June 30th.

 1 new death since yesterday; a total of 33 since June 30th.

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o NJ:

 A total of 192,595 positive cases, which is 305 more than yesterday.

 A total 14,181 deaths, which is 2 more than yesterday.

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• VIRAL INOCULUM

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 Mayor explained viral inoculum (also see article “One More Reason to Wear Mask: You’ll Get Less Sick from COVID-19”)

https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/07/418181/one-more-reason-wear-mask-youll-get-less-sick-covid-19

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• COVID-19 MEMORIAL

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 We are going to create a memorial for those who have passed away from COVID-19. Please send information to our Facebook inbox if you know of anyone to include.

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• FOOD RELIEF PROGRAM

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 Thank you to all of our volunteers who came out to JFK to help with our food relief program today.

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 The next food delivery will be next Wednesday.

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 If you or someone needs food, please leave your information in the comments or send us a message.

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 Also, if you are interested in volunteering by packing meals or delivering them, please call 972-733-3274 or 973-344-3942.

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 Volunteers are needed on Wednesdays at JFK Recreation Center from 8:30AM to 11:30AM.

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• LARGE GATHERINGS HOTLINE

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 The calls to the large gatherings hotline are effective so thank you for reporting them.

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 To date, we’ve had approximately 150 calls and because of what you share, we’re able to get to them in real time.

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 Please continue to call 973-969-1122.

• UPDATED QUARANTINE STATES LIST

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o You must quarantine for 14 days if you have traveled to any of these states.

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 Alabama (added 6/24/20)

 Alaska (re-added 9/1/20)

 Arkansas (added 6/24/20)

 California (added 6/30/20)

 Florida (added 6/24/20)

 Georgia (added 6/30/20)

 Guam (added 8/25/20)

 Hawaii (added 8/11/20)

 Idaho (added 6/30/20)

 Iowa (added 6/30/20)

 Illinois (added 7/28/20)

 Indiana (added 7/21/20)

 Kansas (added 7/7/20)

 Kentucky (added 7/28/20)

 Louisiana (added 6/30/20)

 Minnesota (re-added 7/28/20)

 Mississippi (added 6/30/20)

 Missouri (added 7/21/20)

 Montana (re-added 9/1/20)

 Nebraska (added 7/21/20)

 Nevada (added 6/30/20)

 North Carolina (added 6/24/20)

 North Dakota (added 7/21/20)

 Oklahoma (added 7/7/20)

 Puerto Rico (added 7/28/20)

 South Carolina (added 6/24/20)

 South Dakota (added 8/11/20)

 Tennessee (added 6/30/20)

 Texas (added 6/24/20)

 Utah (added 6/24/20)

 Virginia (added 7/21/20)

 Virgin Islands (added 8/11/20)

 Wisconsin (added 7/14/20)

 Note: Arizona, Delaware, and Maryland were removed 8/25/20. New Mexico, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Washington were removed 8/11/20. The District of Columbia was removed on 8/4/20.

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• NEWARK CONTINUES TO PUSH HARD FOR RESIDENTS TO COMPLETE THE CENSUS BY SEPTEMBER 30TH DEADLINE

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 The push is on for Newark to get counted— and as shared, we have a few incentives for our residents.

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 Each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, between 11:30AM and 2:30PM, outside the main branch of Newark Public Library at 5 Washington Street,

if residents come to get assistance with submitting the Census form online, $50 ShopRite gift cards will be given.

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 Also, tomorrow (September 3rd), in front of City Hall, at 12 NOON, the first 150 Newark residents who come to complete the Census will also receive a $50 gift card.

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 We also have the NEWARK CENSUS SELFIE CONTEST ($1,000 for the winner):

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• 1) Fill out the Census form online

• 2) Take a creative selfie as proof it has been completed

• 3) Then email it to NEWARKCOUNTS@GMAIL.COM with a #NewarkCounts hashtag.

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 You can also complete your Census TODAY online www.2020CENSUS.GOV or over the phone.

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• 844-330-2020 for English, 844-468-2020 for Spanish, 844-474-2020 for Portuguese, 844-477-2020 for Haitian Creole

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• CENSUS TRAIN – THIS SATURDAY

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 This weekend, the “Census Train” will visit neighborhoods in each ward to help residents get counted. Beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Elwood Avenue and Mount Prospect Avenue areas, the Census Train will bring a float, DJ, and giveaways to intersections of Broad Street and Market Street, South Orange Avenue and Fairmount Avenue, down Elizabeth Avenue, and end at Ferry Street and Wilson Avenue (the 5 corners).

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• POP-UP TESTING AND CENSUS SITES (3:30-8PM)

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 Wednesday, September 2nd

West Side High School, 403 South Orange Ave.

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 Friday, September 4th

Avon Avenue School, 219 Avon Ave.

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 Wednesday, September 9th

Raphael Hernandez Elementary School Parking Lot, 345 Broadway

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 Friday, September 11th  

Oliver Street School, East Kinney St. & McWhorter St.

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• PLEASE NOTE

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 We are in discouraging times – health, economic, and racism & inequity crises all at once – and we need to get out of this situation now. Vote and complete the Census!

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 In NJ, the law allows people on parole and probation to vote in November.

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• CLOSING AND BLESSINGS

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Key Points in Spanish