Two men have died from the new coronavirus in Paterson as the number of people tested positive climbed to 102, according to municipal officials.
Paterson mayor orders closure of parks as coronavirus cases surge to 71
Mayor Andre Sayegh ordered the closure of all municipal parks on Tuesday evening as the number of people tested positive for the new coronavirus surged to 71 in Paterson, nearly doubling from the previous day.
Paterson police officer, fire captain test positive for coronavirus
A Paterson police officer and fire captain have tested positive for the new coronavirus, according to sources.
Paterson investigating who leaked addresses of people tested positive for coronavirus
Eleven addresses on a white sheet of paper was posted on social media over the weekend. Each address is that of a person who tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Paterson man allegedly had ‘Corona Virus’ heroin, police say
An alleged drug dealer was arrested on Monday morning in possession of heroin packets stamped “Corona Virus,” according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Paterson should hold meeting of dormant Board of Health over coronavirus, say two council members
A pair of council members are calling for a meeting of the dormant Board of Health over the spread of the new coronavirus.
Many Paterson leaders attended Mustard Seed event that likely exposed people to coronavirus
Former school board member Wendy Guzman, who tested positive for the new coronavirus, hosted the Mustard Seed fundraiser dinner and dance in Clifton amid concerns over Covid-19 in mid-March, according to multiple people who attended the event.