Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, New Jersey Re Philadelphia

Philly faces lockdown due to virus

As world battles became a common enemy COVID-19, the Mayor of Philadelphia, Jim Kenny ordered stay-at-home for the entire city in an attempt to slow the spread of novel virus.

Philadelphia MD Brian Abernathy said during a news conference “The order comes into effect from Monday at 8 a.m. prohibiting any public or private gathering with certain exceptions”.

The exceptions included those involved in outdoor activities like walking, running, cycling, and operating a wheelchair ,delivery of food or essential goods and takeout for orders made online or by phone along with life-sustaining services.

The order only applies to the city of Philadelphia and does not list any specific penalties for those who violate the order. Kenny however made it clear that it would be considered defiance of law though he is reluctant to have people arrested for violated his decree.

It is hoped that people will take it upon themselves to follow order as it is in interest for their own greater good. If authorities do encounter large groups, they will “intervene [and] remind them to go home,” Abernathy said.

Both the leaders urged the people to understand and recognize that COVID-19 is serious.

Coronavirus Cases in NJ Jump to 427

In New Jersey, the number of coronavirus cases has increased dramatically with two more people dying because of it. 160 more cases have been announced by Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday. This has brought the state to a total of 427. Furthermore, he confirmed that 5 people have now died after contracting the virus. The two new deaths were of women aged more than 60.

Of all the new cases, 3 were from Atlantic County. The first case came from South Jersey county while three were found in Burlington County, six were found in Mercer County, five were found in Camden County and four in Ocean County. Among the add-on cases, Cape May County reported its first case.

Since Sunday, all COVID-19 cases in the Garden State has detonated from handfuls to hundreds as all the more testing is finished.

Until now, the most cases have been in North Jersey, the principal positive test in the state was accounted for on March 4, health authorities said.

To Help Coronavirus Fallout, Temporary Food Pantry Created By Woman in Northeast Philly

With the coronavirus outbreak continuing, many Philadelphians came back to start their work, however, Piseitta Arrington started working for all those who are facing food insecurity. A temporary food pantry was set up by Arrington in Northeast Philadelphia. This was done to ensure assistance for all those facing unemployment because of Coronavirus pandemic. The distribution of food started on Wednesday. Arrington has always come forward to help the community. Back in 2013, they set up a non-profit. This was done to aid homeless women and children from their hometown of Chester, Pennsylvania. This group, Sisterhood for Women in Motion, have now grown continuously and a partnership with the Caring for Friends pantry has been created successfully.

Each week, Arrington delivers food to her home and then provide it all those who need it. To serve 42 families in Chester, their nonprofit worked in association with the Refuge Church, 15 days ago. By early afternoon, they provide food to 30 families on Tabour Avenue from their location.

A OFFICER IN PHILADELPHIA TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

A Middle town territorial division law officer has positive for the corona-virus, policeman Joseph Bartorilla Affirmed in an e-mail early Saturday. “He is doing well for presently and is resting and recuperating in separation at home, and is taking after the district health care department’s directions,” Bartorilla said. The officer’s screen result was gotten by the Bucks Province police division late weekday. It’s the second noted case of a law-enforcement officer testing positive for the infection within the five-county locale of Philadelphia and its southeast Pennsylvania rural areas. Final week, an officer in Lower Provision territorial division, Montgomery District, test positive for the virus. “It’s obscure at this time how he was infected. We separated the officers and civilian workers who have contact with the officer if they show any indications of the ailment, and we are guaranteeing that they self-quarantine per the instruction of the native tending department,” Bartorilla said. These officers can be screen-tested and ought to have a negative result and clearance from either Dr. [David] Damsker or Dr. [Gerald] Wydro before being permitted to go back to work. This will guarantee that we limit the relaxation of the department’s chance for disease additionally that we don’t risk spreading it past our department,” the police leader said. “The district well-being office has been knowledgeable by all of us who had later coordinate touch with this officer. We are taking after the district well-being department’s lead in this and are working carefully with them in this matter,” Bartorilla said.

NJ Governor Is Considering Cancelling Large Gatherings Beyond 250

On Thursday, the New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said that all gatherings that comprised of 250+ people should be canceled due to the concerns related to COVID-19 outbreak.

Murphy issued a statement stating that this is a result of a recommendation that came from the health commissioner of the state and also includes parades, sporting events, and concerts.

The comments from Murphy came the same day when Freehold Raceway announced that all their operations had been temporarily stopped because a person was in contact with someone who had the COVID-19 virus.

As per the horse track, the person who came to attend the 7th March 2020 track wasn’t tested positive. However, the track officials told that live racing that was scheduled for this week and the following week would be canceled until further notice.

Disabled 27-year-old locked in Bathroom for 1 year

Reckless endangerment charges have become applicable to a caregiver in New Jersey. This was done when it was found out by the police that a mentally disabled 27-year-old woman was locked in a bathroom with no windows for nearly a year.

The name of the caregiver is Lisa Bullock-DeLorenzo, and she is 42-years-old. As of now, she is charged for putting the welfare of a disabled person at danger, criminal restraint along with other related charges. The officers found that the woman who was locked in the bathroom only had a towel and a bowl of food. The bathroom was 5x8-foot, Pennsville Police Department Chief Allen Cummings said.

According to Cummings, Bullock-DeLorenzo loved in the home located on Riviera Drive with a 30-year-old man who also has mental disabilities along with the woman and two brothers who were in their 20s. When their original adoptive mother died due to cancer, she adopted all of them.

It was also found out that the bathroom had a non-working toilet, and the woman was forced to use diapers when she had to relieve herself. In Cummings's words, "It's horrendous. Most of us have kids, and to see someone being treated like this, it's just not right."

As of now, the mentally disabled have been taken to a hospital for treatment while the man was also removed from the premises. Pending a court appearance, Bullock-DeLorenzo was released.

Silver lining amid the crisis : preschooler get’s her own birthday parade 

Olivia Grace Williamson is a resident of Elgin, Illinois who was surprised to get her personal car parade, on her fifth birthday this year. Olivia is a preschooler and she usually celebrates her birthday in her classroom. She wears a crown and her older brother reads a book to her class.

Unfortunately, this year, she couldn’t do so due to the pandemic. But, her mother, Jennifer Williamson, a fifth-grade teacher requested her neighbours on the neighbourhood Facebook group to drive by and wish Olivia a Happy Birthday.

To her surprise, there were 64 jam-packed vehicles that drove by that day. This was because most parents were working from home. Williamson reported, “It was a continuous 30 minute parade and it was so cute.” Olivia has two older brothers and their basketball and football teammates participated too.

Although Olivia Grace is unable to understand the enormity of the COVID-19 pandemic but a personal car parade on her birthday left her happy and content.

Williamson said "It’s amazing to see people come together, and to know that we’re in this together. It's not easy. People drove along, singing Happy Birthday with their windows opened."

Girl hospitalized after being rescued from floodwaters

On this Friday a Flood from the Licking River struck the surrounding areas of Licking county, Newark, Ohio. The emergency team was working efficiently to lessen the damage caused by the flood, the team was working to rescue those who got stuck in the flood and could not manage to find a chance to escape. One such case was witnessed in Donovan Drive at around 11 o’clock in the morning. The strange fact was that the one who was rescued was not aged enough to be left alone in such a situation as there was no chance that a 2 year old girl could make it out on her own out of a flooded area. So came a saviour to her rescue, an emergency personnel rescued her from the floodwaters and took her to the Licking Memorial Hospital yet her condition is still unknown.

Gov. Abbott: Ready to take more strict actions on COVID - 19

There has been 79 positive cases of COVID 19 and the number may increase with time if necessary actions not taken. In reference to the ongoing world crisis the Governor of the Austin-travis county , Greg Abbott held a press conference on Sunday and addressed people with the problem. “ We are testing to the full extent of testing capabilities at this time “ - Governor Abbott. He said “There are hundreds of counties in the state of texas out of which only 54 have been tested positive with COVID 19 and Austin is one of them. And for this reason a statewide shelter is not the solution we need right now “

“What may be right for large urban place may not be right for small counties like Austin and other hundreds of the counties in the state of Texas.“ The situation is for now given in the hands of local officials and mayors to work out what is best for the people of their counties. Meanwhile a ban has been imposed by the Governor on gathering of 10 or more than 10 people to avoid the alleviation of Covid 19 cases.

In case of non compliance the governor is ready to take more strict actions to avoid any further increase in the cases. As per now 8700 people have been tested and less than 80 tests were positive. Only 6 people have died according to Abbott.

Silver lining amid the crisis : preschooler get’s her own birthday parade 

Olivia Grace Williamson is a resident of Elgin, Illinois who was surprised to get her personal car parade, on her fifth birthday this year. Olivia is a preschooler and she usually celebrates her birthday in her classroom. She wears a crown and her older brother reads a book to her class.

Unfortunately, this year, she couldn’t do so due to the pandemic. But, her mother, Jennifer Williamson, a fifth-grade teacher requested her neighbours on the neighbourhood Facebook group to drive by and wish Olivia a Happy Birthday.

To her surprise, there were 64 jam-packed vehicles that drove by that day. This was because most parents were working from home. Williamson reported, “It was a continuous 30 minute parade and it was so cute.” Olivia has two older brothers and their basketball and football teammates participated too.

Although Olivia Grace is unable to understand the enormity of the COVID-19 pandemic but a personal car parade on her birthday left her happy and content.

Williamson said "It’s amazing to see people come together, and to know that we’re in this together. It's not easy. People drove along, singing Happy Birthday with their windows opened."

Girl hospitalized after being rescued from floodwaters

On this Friday a Flood from the Licking River struck the surrounding areas of Licking county, Newark, Ohio. The emergency team was working efficiently to lessen the damage caused by the flood, the team was working to rescue those who got stuck in the flood and could not manage to find a chance to escape. One such case was witnessed in Donovan Drive at around 11 o’clock in the morning. The strange fact was that the one who was rescued was not aged enough to be left alone in such a situation as there was no chance that a 2 year old girl could make it out on her own out of a flooded area. So came a saviour to her rescue, an emergency personnel rescued her from the floodwaters and took her to the Licking Memorial Hospital yet her condition is still unknown.