If you’re interested in looking at the number of cases by location in the United States, check out this map on NPR.org. It’s regularly updated to reflect accurate numbers.

Local

• There are 742 confirmed cases in New Jersey, 9 confirmed deaths.
• Hudson County is reportedly up to 55 cases.
• There are now 25 confirmed cases in Jersey City.
• The median age for New Jersey cases is 52. Most positive cases showing mild symptoms are present in individuals under 30.
• AngelaCARES handed out 150 grab and go bags of groceries to residents today.

• Salons, barbershops, tattoo shops, and spas have been ordered to close until further notice.
• Ani Ramen handed out 15,000 bowls throughout New Jersey through their family meal kits, each kit serving 3-4 people.

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• Murphy signed an executive order to move a few local elections to May 12th, and the votes will be accepted only by mail.
• Murphy has asked for federal help regarding hospital beds. NJ is expected to be short of at least 300,000 hospital beds if cases continue rising.
• Orale Mexican Kitchen is continuing to give out free meals to restaurant employees today until 6PM at their Hoboken location.
• Left Bank Burger Bar is hosting an Employee Relief Sale from 10AM to 4PM tomorrow with 50% off gift cards, beer, and wine to benefit the staff.

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National + International

• There are now over 11,000 cases of COVID-19 in the US. There are over 218,000 cases globally.
• China reported no new locally transmitted coronavirus cases for the first time in months.

• Italy’s death toll rises to 3405, surpassing China’s death toll.
• The Governor of Puerto Rico has asked the the Federal Aviation Administration to restrict and redirect flights to the island.
• US Surgeon General urges young adults and millennials to donate blood.

• A FEMA-operated drive-thru testing center will be available at Bergen Community College starting tomorrow (Friday the 20th). Those who seek testing must exhibit the symptoms.
• A second center at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel will open next week.
• Two members of Congress tested positive for COVID-19.
• New York Governor says there is no quarantine/shelter-in-place plan for New York City
• US federal government is considering limiting international travel.