NJ Coronavirus: Newark task force shuts down 8 companies for COVID violations

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) – Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announces that eight companies have been cited for COVID violations.

Mayor and Director of Public Safety Anthony Ambrose made the announcement on Saturday.

They say that in the first two days of Mayor Baraka’s 10-day lockdown, Newark’s COVID-19 task force issued eight summons to companies that violated Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order.

“Because the number of residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 has increased in our city, it is important that we take every precaution to protect our neighbors and visitors,” Baraka said. “And while we strongly support our business owners, unfortunately there are still some who have refused to comply with the Governor’s Order. It is our responsibility to hold these companies accountable for their actions.

Mayor Baraka’s recommendation that Newark residents follow a 10-day lockdown began on November 25 and will run until December 4.

This recommendation is the result of a 41% positivity rate for COVID-19 in the East Ward and a 21% citywide rate, twice the rate for the entire state of New Jersey. .

It followed Governor Murphy’s decree, issued on November 16, reducing indoor and outdoor assembly limits.

“We cannot risk the continued spread of COVID-19 in our community,” Mayor Baraka said. “We cannot go back to where we were in April and May. But what we can do is urge everyone to be responsible, careful and think for the greater good. People’s lives depend on it.”

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