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Hoboken Mayor Could Be First In NJ To Urge Protestors To Self-Isolate, Get COVID-19 Test

Cecilia Levine
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Mayor of Hoboken Ravi Bhalla rallies last Friday. Mayor of Hoboken Ravi Bhalla rallies last Friday.
Mayor of Hoboken Ravi Bhalla rallies last Friday. Photo Credit: Mayor of Hoboken Ravi Bhalla
Police officers kneel in solidarity during Friday's Hoboken protest. Police officers kneel in solidarity during Friday's Hoboken protest.
Police officers kneel in solidarity during Friday's Hoboken protest. Photo Credit: Mayor of Hoboken Ravi Bhalla

Hoboken's mayor appears to be the first in New Jersey to urge George Floyd protestors to self-isolate and get COVID-19 tests.

Mayor Ravi Bhalla on Sunday told anyone who attended Friday's protest along the waterfront to take precautions amid the coronavirus crisis.

"Friday’s demonstration was a powerful statement in the struggle for racial equality," the mayor said.

"At the same time, to keep our community safe, I ask any resident who attended the event to please schedule a COVID-19 test given the practical difficulties of social distancing at the demonstration."

City residents can make an appointment through Hoboken's partnership with Riverside Medical by calling 201-420-5621, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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