Coronavirus Is Hiding in Plain Sight
Scientists tracking the spread of the coronavirus reported on Monday that, for every confirmed case, there are most likely another five to 10 people in the community with undetected infections.
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Short Supplies and Effects of ‘Worried Well’ Complicate NJ’s Planning for COVID-19 Surge
To deal with expected influx of patients, measures could include drafting in retired health care professional and reopening facilities that had been closed
N.J. hospital puts a stop to elective surgeries amid coronavirus pandemic
Hackensack Meridian Health said Sunday it will postpone all elective surgical procedures for two weeks, in response to a request made Saturday by U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams.
New coronavirus test at Hackensack Meridian sites across NJ can get results in hours
A quick test to help triage emergency room patients with potential coronavirus infections was introduced Thursday at hospitals in the Hackensack Meridian Health system across New Jersey.
N.J. medical workers raise ‘shocking concerns’ about shortage of masks, protective gear for coronavirus
Nurses and and certified nursing assistants in hospitals and nursing homes across the state are relaying “shocking concerns" about supply shortages as the coronavirus steadily spreads.
Coronavirus update: N.J. announces 8 new cases, bringing total to 23 positive tests with 1 death
The number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey has increased by eight, bringing the statewide total to 23 positive tests with one death, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday.
N.J. coronavirus update: State waives COVID-19 testing fees for about 2M residents
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday the state will waive fees for testing and testing-related services for the coronavirus for about 2 million New Jerseyans...
Hudson County officials say Alaris Health owner is blocking deal for 2 Hudson County hospitals
Elected officials from Hudson County say RWJBarnabas and CarePoint Health have come to an agreement on the sale of two hospitals in Jersey City and Hoboken, but ...
Coronavirus: As Murphy Declares State of Emergency, Officials Focus on Mitigation, Containment
Public officials are working across state lines to piece together an expanding and increasingly complex puzzle when it comes to coronavirus in New Jersey...
Coronavirus update: NJ cases now up to 11 with 5 more reported today
New Jersey reported five new presumed cases of coronavirus on Monday, which brings the state total to 11, Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver said at an afternoon press briefing.