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Coronavirus Took East Orange Councilman ‘To the Brink’ and Back

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ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — According to Mustafa Al-M. Brent, the new coronavirus took him “to the brink.” But after spending five days in the hospital recovering from COVID-19, the East Orange councilman says he’s officially on the mend.

And he's bringing a message of hope back with him.

On Tuesday, Brent – who is also a captain in the Newark Fire Department – announced that he’s recuperating after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

“As many of you have been aware, I was diagnosed with the coronavirus a couple of weeks ago which ultimately led to me acquiring COVID-19,” Brent said in a social media video.

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