David Carroll a reader of our publication has been so moved by the events of the past year and the deadly effect Coronavirus has had on our nation, he was inspired to write this poem and we honor his effort by posting it here.

Our world has changed
Like never before and it’s so sad
Every day because our lives have changed
So much in life today and so many families suffering
Like never before and this killer virus is here to stay
And we were all caught and unaware and it’s sadness
In the air and Isolated from our loved ones every day
And there’s know happiness or joy in our lives today
It’s just an other loved one who’s sadly passed away
And coronavirus walks among us every day
And we try our best to struggle through
This horrible coronavirus storm
Trying to stay safe and keep ourselves warm
And the pain and hurt it’s brought us and
There’s nothing much to gain and our
Peace and love has all gone away
And it’s just a lonely tear rolling down my face and I’ve been
Crying inside this cold lonely old place
And all the pain running though me every day
Coronavirus, coronavirus when will you ever
Just go away and I cry for the loved ones who’s sadly
Passed away and I’m still cocooning away and
Every day and I’m lost without you in my life and
The world has changed so much
Coronavirus every day in our life
And the darkness surrounds the world today
And it’s so cold and painful every day and
I feel the chill up and down my spine every day
And our warm hugs and soft kisses
Have just all faded away and
Just like our loved ones fading away
And nobody to hold at night
And nobody to whisper I love you goodnight
And as a lonely tear rolls down my face
I try to smile and remember your beautiful face
As coronavirus has slowly taken you away
And I promise you all I’ll love
And pray for everyone
Who’s been suffering from coronavirus
Every day.

–David P Carroll.

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Like many in the medical profession in New Jersey, Dr. Deven Unadkat is concerned about the growing number of positive COVID-19 cases in New Jersey, especially in Hudson County.

Since flattening out over the summer, the number of new positive COVID-19 cases has been steadily climbing. On August 28, Hudson Countyâ€s seven-day average was 17. This week, the seven-day average rose to 249.

But Dr. Unadkat, the chair and medical director of the Emergency Medicine at Jersey City Medical Center, also sees a ray of hope.

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COVID-19 UPDATE 6/12/2020

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

Bayonne Residents CURRENTLY Positive – 517*

• The number above reflects only the Bayonne residents that are CURRENTLY COVID-19 Positive.  We have 579 Bayonne residents that are considered recovered.  Recovered patients, according to the CDC, no longer have to isolate or be reported.  We are continuing to see a steady decline in current positive residents in the city.

THE STAY AT HOME ORDER HAS BEEN RESCINDED

GOVERNORâ€S DIRECTIVES: We are all under the governance of the Executive Orders that are coming from the Governor.  As of late, there have been many changes to these orders that affect each of us.  Please go to www.covid19.nj.gov or see the Governorâ€s social media for the latest information.

TESTING:  There are numerous options for COVID-19 or Anitbody testing in Bayonne.  Dial 2-1-1 or go to www.covid19.nj.gov for any/all testing sites throughout the state of NJ.  Testing at Veterans Stadium has ENDED.  Anyone getting an appointment for a test by a Bayonne physician by the Bayonne Medical Center, will be tested on their property.  The BMC is also testing senior citizens at all the various senior congregate housing in the city.

MASKS:  There is no mandate by the State of New Jersey or the City of Bayonne that requires healthy individuals to wear a mask when outdoors.  Masks must be worn when in stores.

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Residents†Health and Safety Remains Top Priority, includes Mental and Physical Wellbeing amid Quarantine

As of Monday, April 27th, the following five parks spanning the city will reopen with restrictions:

• Enos Jones Park
• Berry Lane Park
• Audubon Park
• Leonard Gordon Park
• Pershing Field

JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announces the reopening of five major parks throughout Jersey City as a first step to safely help residents restore their routines through outdoor exercise and recreational activities while adhering to social distancing measures.  The parks will be open for residents to enjoy the fresh air from dawn to dusk for jogging, walking, and all non-contact activities following the health and safety protocols in place. 

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There are no cases in New Jersey at this time and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that the immediate health risk from COVID-19 is considered low for the general American public, who are unlikely to be exposed to this virus at this time. However, due to the occurrence of community spread in the United States, we are encouraging residents to stay vigilant.

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