Glen Ridge Sees First Coronavirus Death: Authorities

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The borough of Glen Ridge has seen its first death related to the new coronavirus, authorities said.

“As of this evening, the borough has 15 cases of COVID-19 and our first death has been reported by the Essex County Office of Emergency Management,” the Glen Ridge Police Department wrote.

Glen Ridge authorities stated:

“The Glen Ridge Police Department and Ambulance Squad along with the Montclair Fire Department are fully operational. We are working with our surrounding communities, and are ready to assist each other if needed. We have received supplies from the Essex County Office of Emergency Management, in addition to donations from our residents and local businesses.”

Glen Ridge authorities continued:

“To reduce the strain on local responders, when appropriate and in non-emergent situations, please consider contacting your doctor or an urgent care for medical advice. In emergencies do not hesitate, dial 911, and answer the questions you will be asked the best you can. In non-emergent situations if you feel that you must go to the hospital consider self-transportation.”

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