New Jersey: COVID-19 cases and news - 193,747 cases; 14,202 confirmed and 1,783 probable deaths = 15,985

[Treyfish]

N.J. coronavirus update: Fort Lee man, 32, is first to test positive for virus in state.

Updated 7:32 AM; Today 7:31 AM
A 32-year-old man from Fort Lee in Bergen County is the first person in New Jersey to be diagnosed with coronavirus, the borough’s mayor told NJ Advance Media on Thursday.

The unidentified man was being treated for the illness at Hackensack University Me..https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/...-in-state.html

[Treyfish]

..In what may be a second case, a patient at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck is under observation and suspected of having the COVID-19, which causes the virus, hospital officials told NJ Advance Media on Thursday.

“A person is under investigation (at the hospital) for coronavirus,” said Jessica Griffin, a spokeswoman for Holy Name...
https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/...-in-state.html

[Shiloh]

Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/airli...110312555.html

...N.J. Patient Is Health-Care Worker (3:30 p.m. NY)

A coronavirus patient in Fort Lee, New Jersey, is a health-care worker with a residence in Manhattan, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The infection of health-care workers is of particular concern for two reasons: They could have contracted the disease from a patient, or they could have been around vulnerable people while sick. The patient, who hadn’t traveled internationally, fell ill March 2 after attending a conference in New York City, the person said.

The patient sought care at a walk-in clinic in Bergen County, then was sent to Hackensack University Medical Center and placed in isolation, state Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said at a news briefing. She also confirmed a second case in the state...

[sharon sanders]

2nd New Jersey case. Male, 30s, onset March 1.

Acting Governor Oliver and Health Commissioner Persichilli Hold Coronavirus Press Conference


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mDe8njf8rI

[Ronan Kelly]

Two Bergen County residents diagnosed with coronavirus, eight in NJ being evaluated
Lindy Washburn, Katie Sobko and Terrence T. McDonald, NorthJersey.com 29 mins ago

Two Bergen County residents with no apparent connection — an Englewood resident and a 32-year-old New York City health care worker with an apartment in Fort Lee — are the first New Jersey patients to be diagnosed with coronavirus, as the disease continues to expand across the country, health officials said Thursday.

a sign on the side of a building: Center Pharmacy is limiting N95 face masks at five masks per customer in Fort Lee, N.J. on Thursday March 5, 2020.? Tariq Zehawi/NorthJersey.com Center Pharmacy is limiting N95 face masks at five masks per customer in Fort Lee, N.J. on Thursday March 5, 2020.
The latest patient to be diagnosed, in Englewood, was discharged to their home on Thursday afternoon, where they are to remain in self-quarantine, Englewood Health hospital said.


More cases are expected, but the current risk to the general public remains low, state Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said.
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/tw...0NLDx?ocid=st2

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.nj.com/bergen/2020/03/nj...en-county.html

3rd person tests positive for the coronavirus in N.J., this time in Camden County
Updated 3:33 PM; Today 3:03 PM
By Jessica Beym | For NJ.com

Camden County health officials reported a “presumptive positive” case of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, making it the third such case in New Jersey as of Friday.

The person is identified as a male resident of Camden County in his 60s, who is hospitalized in stable condition at Jefferson Health in Cherry Hill, according to officials at the hospital and the Camden County health department...

[Rose]

3rd presumptive positive case New Jersey. Per @NJDOH
Today

@GovMurphy

@LtGovOliver

and DOH identified a 3rd presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in NJ.

Male in his 60s, hospitalized in Camden County

11 Persons Under Investigation in NJ pending testing in NJ state labs https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml
https://twitter.com/NJDeptofHealth/s...467942400?s=20

[Ronan Kelly]

First Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 Identified in Camden County

• March 06, 2020

(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Health is announcing the first presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) identified in Camden County. The individual is a male, Camden County resident, in his 60s and is currently hospitalized in stable condition.

“While we know that any case of coronavirus presents a cause for concern for our residents, we want to emphasize that this case only reemphasizes the need to follow personal hygiene guidelines vigilantly, this should not be a cause for panic and the risk to the general public remains low,” said Health Officer Paschal Nwako. “Our department has been planning and preparing for several weeks for the possibility of a case of coronavirus in Camden County, and residents can rest assured that we are prepared to act swiftly and protect the health of our community.”

The Department of Health is currently coordinating with the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), the Governor’s Office, and other state, local, and federal partners to ensure a comprehensive and appropriate response to the ongoing public health threat presented by coronavirus.

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https://www.camdencounty.com/first-p...camden-county/

[Ronan Kelly]

Joint Statement from Governor Murphy, Acting Governor Oliver, and Commissioner Persichilli on Fourth Presumptive Positive Case of Novel Coronavirus in New Jersey
03/6/2020
This evening, we identified a fourth presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, in New Jersey. The individual, a male in his 50s, is hospitalized at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Bergen County. The individual has been hospitalized since March 5.

The presumptive positive result came from a sample tested by the New Jersey Department of Health at the New Jersey Public Health Environmental Laboratories and is now being submitted to the CDC for confirmatory testing. State and local public health authorities are proceeding with the public health investigation and response activities as if this was a confirmed case and following all infectious disease protocols.

Currently, there is one Person Under Investigation pending testing in the state Public Health Environmental Labs.

For additional information on novel coronavirus, please visit www.nj.gov/health or 1-800-222-1222.
https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/new...0200306d.shtml

[Ronan Kelly]

2 more 'presumptive positive' coronavirus cases identified in NJ; total at 6
Posted: Mar 08, 2020 1:35 PM EDT
Updated: Mar 08, 2020 1:59 PM EDT
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The new cases include a 70-year-old man from Teaneck, who is in stable condition but is hospitalized in the ICU; and a 32-year-old man from West New York in Hudson County, who was hospitalized on March 5.
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http://newjersey.news12.com/story/41...-nj-total-at-6

[Treyfish]

N.J. declares state of emergency over coronavirus concerns

Updated 6:12 PM; Today 6:00 PM By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Chris Sheldon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

New Jersey officials declared a state of emergency Monday amid growing concerns about the spread of coronavirus in the state, which now has 11 people who have tested positive.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in New Jersey rose to 11 on Monday. Officials also said 24 additional people in the Garden State are under investigation as potential infection cases by the state Department of Health....https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/...-concerns.html

[Ronan Kelly]

NJ health officials shift from containment to mitigation of coronavirus
BY Brenda Flanagan, Senior Correspondent | March 9, 2020, 5PM EST
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State officials on Monday announced five new coronavirus cases; a 27-year-old man from Little Silver, who was probably infected at a medical conference in Boston; and an 83-year-old woman from Hazlet; a 48-year-old from Berkeley Heights in Union County; a 30-year-old in Teaneck; and an 18-year-old in Clifton whose case is linked to the exploding coronavirus cluster around a New Rochelle synagogue in New York.
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The state’s got 24 persons under investigation with local test results pending. So far about half of New Jersey’s counties await coronavirus test results. Port Authority Chief Rick Cotton tested positive, according to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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https://www.njtvonline.org/news/vide...2KcD1jO4qHTBZQ

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/...ive-tests.html

Coronavirus update: N.J. confirms 1st death, total cases in state rises to 15
Updated 12:58 PM; Today 12:44 PM
By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

State health officials on Tuesday announced the first coronavirus death in New Jersey as a 69-year-old man from Bergen County, while the total number of positive cases in the state increased to 15.

“We are sad to report the first death in a case of COVID-19 in New Jersey," New Jersey officials said in a statement. "Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time. We remain vigilant to doing all we can — across all levels of government — to protect the people of New Jersey.”

The 69-year-old man, who had pre-existing health conditions, died Tuesday morning, state health officials said. He is among the four new presumptive positive coronavirus cases revealed Tuesday from the state’s lab...

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Source: https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/...en-county.html

N.J. coronavirus update: State’s first death identified as horse trainer from Bergen County
Updated Mar 10, 2020; Posted Mar 10, 2020

...John Brennan, who lived in Little Ferry, died after being hospitalized last Friday at Hackensack University Medical Center, according to state officials. He suffered from multiple pre-existing medical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension and emphysema. He was revived from an initial cardiac arrest Monday, officials said, but died after a second cardiac arrest Tuesday....

[Shiloh]

Source: https://6abc.com/health/nj-reports-8...to-23/5997159/

New Jersey reports 8 additional cases of COVID-19, state total rises to 23
Updated 5 minutes ago

TRENTON, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Late Wednesday morning, New Jersey reported 8 new cases of COVID-19, raising the state total to 23...

...This news came as four additional presumptive positive cases were reported in New Jersey, including a couple in Riverton, Burlington County.

The residents are a 62-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman, who are husband and wife, with a history of travel to Italy, Burlington County health officials said. They have both been isolated at home with mild illness since March 4.

An additional two presumptive positive cases are in Bergen County, officials said...

[Ronan Kelly]

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