COVID-19 UPDATE 4/27/2020
Mayor Davis has directed OEM to keep residents informed on all the latest information related to this health emergency.
Mayor Davis has sadly informed us that two more Bayonne residents have passed away. Two women, ages 91 & 57 bring Bayonne’s total of Coronavirus-related fatalities to 48. Mayor Davis extends his sympathy, on behalf of all Bayonne residents, to the families of both women.
Bayonne Residents CURRENTLY Positive – 642*
- The number above reflects only the Bayonne residents that are CURRENTLY COVID-19 Positive. We have 172 Bayonne residents that are RECOVERED. Recovered patients, according to the CDC, no longer have to isolate or be reported. This is the second time in a week that we have less current positive residents than we did the day prior.
BMC Testing: Bayonne Medical Center continues their testing each weekday at Veterans Stadium. This testing is open to patients of all Bayonne physicians, who must make your appointment. NO ONE WILL BE TESTED WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT.
PLASMA/ANTIBODIES: The BMC is actively seeking RECOVERED COVID-19 people to become donors to help find the cure. Please call 201-274-4644 or email covidplasmabayonne@carepointhealth.org.
PAVING UPDATE: The city’s road resurfacing project is starting up again. Beginning on Monday, Ave E between 45th & 50th Street will be milled and paved. Also starting tomorrow, milling and paving will begin on W 20th between Ave C & JFK, W 27th between Ave C & JFK and O’Brien Court. Please obey all posted NO PARKING signs. Cars not moved in time will be towed at the owner’s expense. Access in this area will be severely limited, and cross streets will be closed in the area. Please continue to monitor OEM FB & Twitter, as paving updates will be posted there.
RECYCLING UPDATE: This week is CARDBOARD/PAPER ONLY. On your scheduled recycling day, please put out only cardboard/paper. Next week will be glass/plastic/cans. Please put out all garbage/recycling the night prior to your scheduled pick-up day.