Yearly Archives: 2021
BAYONNE COVID-19 UPDATE FOR 1/14/2021
Bayonne Mayor James Davis 
Mayor Davis has informed us of the passing of a 46yr old male who also tested positive for COVID-19. On behalf of all of Bayonne, the Mayor sends his condolences to the family of this resident.
Under the direction of Mayor Davis, OEM provides weekly updates on the status of Bayonne in relation to the COVID-19 Health Emergency.
Bayonne Residents CURRENTLY Positive – 467*
- The number above reflects the Bayonne residents that are CURRENTLY COVID-19 Positive.
OEM UPDATE: To date, 4,277 Bayonne residents have tested positive for COVID-19, regardless of where that test was given. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 93 Bayonne residents have died due to Coronavirus-related illnesses. 3,717 residents have recovered to date (discontinued isolation per CDC guidelines). There are currently 12 Covid-19 Positive Bayonne residents that are admitted to Bayonne Medical Center. Please see Mayor Davis’ weekly video update for latest information.
VACCINE UPDATE: NJ has moved all seniors (65+) and anyone 16-64 with serious health conditions into Phase 1A. Any Bayonne resident that is in Phase 1A can register to be vaccinated at our County Vaccination Site in South Kearny by going to www.hudsoncovidvax.org/vax/registration.
Any resident in Phase 1A that wants to be vaccinated in Bayonne can either call 201-858-6088 or email at [email protected] to be placed on the list. Someone will call you to schedule appointment at BMC when more vaccine becomes available.
Hudson County Community College Receives $850,000 Investment from JPMorgan Chase
The award will fund the College’s initiatives to address and improve
Hudson County’s COVID-related workforce challenges
January 15, 2021, Jersey City, N.J. – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) has been named the recipient of a one-year, $850,000 investment from JPMorgan Chase. The investment will be utilized for a program the College developed to address the challenges of the economic crisis in Hudson County that were brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is designed to provide lasting improvement in the County’s workforce ecosystem.
“We are exceedingly grateful to JPMorgan Chase for funding our ‘Gateway to Innovation’ initiative,†said HCCC President Dr. Chris Reber. “This program is strategically aligned with needs related to the community’s COVID-19 challenges, and the College’s student success and ‘Hudson Helps’ initiatives.â€
BAYONNE COVID UPDATE FOR 12/31/2020
Bayonne Mayor James Davis
Mayor Davis has informed us three Bayonne residents with COVID-19 have passed away. Three men, ages 76, 77, and 88 have recently died and also tested positive for COVID-19. Mayor Davis extends his deepest condolences, on behalf of all of Bayonne, to the families of this residents.
Under the direction of Mayor Davis, OEM provides weekly updates on the status of Bayonne in relation to the COVID-19 Health Emergency.
Bayonne Residents CURRENTLY Positive – 376*
- The number above reflects the Bayonne residents that are CURRENTLY COVID-19 Positive.
OEM UPDATE: To date, 3,584 Bayonne residents have tested positive for COVID-19, regardless of where that test was given. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 92 Bayonne residents have died due to Coronavirus-related illnesses. 3,116 residents have recovered to date (discontinued isolation per CDC guidelines). As the numbers continue to rise, we urge everyone to please continue good hygiene, practice personal responsibility and social distancing. The State of NJ still requires masks to be worn inside businesses and whenever social-distancing cannot occur. Please go to www.covid19.nj.gov for the latest information.
BMC UPDATE: There are currently 21 Bayonne residents with COVID-19 admitted in the Bayonne Medical Center.
TESTING LOCATIONS: Please see the attachment to this update each week for list of testing locations in Bayonne.
