West Orange Goes 24 Hours Without A New COVID Case: Officials

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange saw an encouraging daily milestone on Thursday, officials said: zero additional cases of the coronavirus.

According to Mayor Robert Parisi, there were no new cases of COVID-19 reported in the township since Wednesday. It was the first day that happened since Oct. 1 of 2020.

“Continue to be careful and smart – social distance and wear a mask,” the mayor advised.

Parisi also reported:

“There are no additional COVID-19 related deaths to report. The township total stands at 228 of our neighbors that have succumbed to the virus. There are ZERO additional cases since yesterday’s update, keeping the West Orange total intake of cases to 5,201. A resident is currently hospitalized, zero residents are in the ICU.”

The mayor offered additional updates:

• Total INTAKE of West Orange Confirmed Cases – 5,201 (deaths are included in this number and remain Active until full investigation is complete)
• Cases Officially Transferred to other Municipalities – 118
• Recovered & Closed Cases – 5,072
• Total Current ACTIVE West Orange Cases – 11
• Total NEGATIVE Test Results of West Orange Residents – 14,991

Of the 11 active cases, 10 cases come from different addresses. One address contains multiple cases, Parisi said.

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