Rite Aid in Bayonne will begin testing Today for Coronavirus

COVID-19 UPDATE 5/10/2020

Mayor Davis has directed OEM to keep residents informed on all the latest information related to this health emergency.

Bayonne Residents CURRENTLY Positive – 726*
The number above reflects only the Bayonne residents that are CURRENTLY COVID-19 Positive. We have 223 Bayonne residents that are considered recovered. Recovered patients, according to the CDC, no longer have to isolate or be reported.

MASKS: The State of NJ and the City of Bayonne HAVE NO REQUIREMENT TO WEAR A MASK WHEN OUTDOORS. Masks may be worn outdoors, if you choose, and should be worn outdoors when social distancing is not possible. Masks MUST be worn indoors when shopping.

BMC TESTING: Bayonne Medical Center is conducting testing each weekday at Veterans Stadium. All doctors within the city can schedule their patients for testing at this site. Only patients with a valid appointment for a test will be tested. Only symptomatic people will be tested. RiteAid (54th St. & Broadway) will begin testing 5/11. Anyone over 18 can be tested for free (symptomatic AND asymptomatic). No prescription needed at this free drive-thru test site. Go to riteaid.com for appointment. Also, CityMD is performing antibody testing.

STREET SWEEPING: The City of Bayonne has begun enforcement of Street Sweeping regulations. Vehicles not moved for the sweeper this week will be issued a warning, and beginning tomorrow, summonses will be issued. All other suspended parking regulations will REMAIN SUSPENDED (meter, pay lot, residential zone) until further notice.

RECYCLING: Alternate recycling continues this week (5/11). On your regular scheduled recycle day only put out CARDBOARD/PAPER. For week beginning 5/18 please put out glass/plastic/cans only