Newark and other towns across New Jersey are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Newark, NJ community.
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New Jersey COVID-19 Cases
New Jersey Total Coronavirus Cases: 3,081,493
New Jersey New Coronavirus Deaths:
New Jersey Total Coronavirus Deaths: 36,178
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Newark
Newark mayor arrested at ICE detention facility in New Jersey for alleged trespassing
Ras Baraka, who was released from custody Friday night, is one of six major Democratic candidates competing in the gubernatorial primary on June 10. More info »
NBC News on MSN - 05/09/2025 03:07pmMayor Baraka of Newark, New Jersey, arrested at ICE detention center he has been protesting
The mayor has been protesting its opening throughout this week, saying the operators did not get proper permits. More info »
KVUE - 05/09/2025 09:31amNewark, New Jersey facility begins housing detained migrants, prompting outrage from officials
Officials are pushing back after a Newark, New Jersey detention facility began quietly housing migrants. Mayor Ras Baraka and immigration rights leaders say the operation of the facility as a ... More info »
CBS News on MSN - 05/05/2025 10:37amMayor Baraka of Newark, New Jersey, arrested at immigration detention center he has been protesting
A federal prosecutor says the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, has been arrested at an ICE Detention Center where he was protesting its opening. Alina Habba, acting U.S. More info »
Associated Press News on MSN - 05/11/2025 06:15amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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