The Covid-19 Report
Jersey City cases and hospitalizations are on the rise. It’s anticipated that we will see a spike in the next few weeks after the Thanksgiving holiday due to travel and gatherings. Please continue to use safe practices such as wearing face coverings, keeping distance and hand washing.
Indoor spread is one of the primary methods of viral transmission, keep commingling of households to a minimum and use safe practices indoors as well.
As per the Jersey City Tableau, the most recent numbers of new COVID as of November 23rd, (using a 7 day average): Jersey City Tableau
Daily New Cases – 7 Day Average
August 23rd- 7 cases
September 23rd- 4 cases
October 23rd- 24 cases
November 23rd- 68 cases
10% increase in new cases since August.
Hospitalization trend remains on the rise:
Christ Hospital- Nov. 22 – 19 COVID patients (17% of total patients)
RWJBH- Nov.18 – 18 COVID Patients
The number of fatalities in Jersey City in November is 9.
Daily New Cases as of Nov 23rd
Hudson County 263 new cases
State of New Jersey 3,581 new cases
State of New Jersey 11/25
New cases 4,042 – Change over 7 days 9.8%+
New total hospitalizations 234
Currently in ICU 545
Currently on ventilator 281
Total confirmed deaths 15,057
On November 22nd, Governor Murphy extended the state of emergency for an additional 30 days.
Indoor and outdoor gathering limits have been lowered.
Governor Murphy Signed an Executive Order Lowering Limits on Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings
Indoor Gatherings
The limit for weddings, funerals, memorial services and religious and political activities remain unchanged and will be limited to:
25% of the capacity of the room in which the gathering takes place, up to a maximum of 150 individuals.Indoor sporting competitions and practices will be permitted to exceed the 10 person limit only for individuals necessary for the practice or competition, such as players, coaches, and referees, but may not exceed 150 individuals. For most indoor sports, this will mean that there can be no spectators.
Legislative and judicial proceedings are not subject to the indoor gatherings limits.
Outdoor Gatherings
Weddings, funerals, memorial services, and religious and political activities are not subject to the outdoor gatherings limit. All other types of gatherings, such as a high school football game or an outdoor concert, will be limited to 150 individuals. Athletes, coaches, referees and other individuals necessary for a professional or collegiate sports competition are not counted towards the 150 person limit.
Outdoor gatherings continue to be subject to strict social distancing restrictions, including the requirement to wear masks whenever it is not possible to social distance.
Travel
Non-essential interstate travel is strongly discouraged. Travelers and residents returning from any U.S. state or territory beyond the immediate region (New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Delaware) should self-quarantine for 14 days.
Mental Health
#HealthierJC has added a new mental health resource directory to their website. The COVID19 pandemic has been challenging for everyone, some more than others. If you or someone you know is in need of help, visit the #HealthierJC’s new page.
Partnership for a HealthierJC Mental Health Resource Directory
JC Testing Locations
If you’re in need of testing, #HealthierJC has put together a comprehensive listing of locations
which can be found on the Jersey City website. Changes to hours and location sites can change so be sure to check the website prior to going for the most updated information.
Jersey City COVID-19 Test Sites
The test sites are free and open to all who live and work in Jersey City. Appointments are not necessary.
All pop up sites are closed on Thanksgiving.
745 West Side Ave, Across from FineFare Supermarket
Mon-Fri- 9am-5pm
PCR Testing Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & New Years Day
10 Journal Square Plaza
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
PCR Testing Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & New Years Day
232 Central Avenue, next to Stop & Shop
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
PCR Testing Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & New Years Day
332 Barrow Street
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
PCR Testing Closed Nov 26 through Nov 28
Bethune Center
140 Dr, Martin Luth King Drive
Mon and Wed 1pm-7pm Until 12/31
Saliva Testing
United Way of Hudson County
857 Bergen Avenue
Mon and Wed 9am-4pm Until 12/31
BinaxNOW Rapid (Nasal Swab)
Public Safety Headquarters
465 Marin Boulevard
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
PCR Testing
Genesys Diagnostics Inc.
575 Manila Avenue
(Buy Rite Parking Lot) Entrance from 12th Street
Tues and Thursday
9am-2pm
PCR Testing
346 Central Avenue
PACO Office
Wed and FRi 1pm-8pm
Sat and Sun 9am-5pm
PCR (Nasal Swab)
Emmanuel Pentecostal Church
47 Kearney Avenue
Mon, Tues and Wed 11am-7pm
PCR Testing
Congregation B’nai Jacob
176 West Side Ave
Saturdays 12pm-4pm Nov 28, Dec 5
PCR Testing
A Better Life Ministry
129 Linden Avenue
Mon and Friday 9am-6pm
Opens on Monday, Nov 30
PCR Testing
Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church
354 Forrest Street
Saturdays 9:30am – 2pm Nov 28, Dec 5
Saliva test
For additional test sites in Hudson County or local test sites that may not be free to the uninsured, visit:
Resources
Non-compliance issues such as social distancing, non mask wearing, etc. can be reported to the Municipal Prosecutor by email. Email to: prosecutor@jcnj.org
New Jersey COVID19 Information Hub
CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
