Test results have come back negative for the person in New Jersey who was under investigation for novel coronavirus.
There are no other persons in New Jersey who are currently approved and awaiting testing for the virus that causes COVID-19.
“Most New Jersey residents are at low risk for novel coronavirus,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “If individuals are having symptoms, the illness is much more likely to be caused by common respiratory viruses such as flu or the common cold.”
The New Jersey Department of Health works with hospitals and local health departments throughout respiratory virus and flu season on hundreds of disease outbreaks each year and this supports the state’s preparedness for potential novel coronavirus cases. New Jersey hospitals are prepared to handle coronavirus cases.
The New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) has been working to prepare for and respond to the evolving novel coronavirus since early January. The Department shared state and CDC guidance with hospitals, local health officials, K-12 schools, universities and businesses; established a novel coronavirus webpage; partnered with the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES) to open a call center (1-800-222-1222) for the public; hosted stakeholder teleconferences; and continues coordinating state efforts weekly with the New Jersey Coronavirus Task Force chaired by Commissioner Persichilli.
To date, the 24/7 NJPIES hotline (1-800-222-1222) has received more than 750 calls from the public and can accommodate callers in multiple languages.
At this time, testing for the virus that causes novel coronavirus will not be performed on individuals with mild illness who are not at high risk for the disease. For those individuals with mild illness, the New Jersey Department of Health does not recommend that they seek medical attention. For those who have traveled to China or been exposed to people known to have novel coronavirus within the past 14 days and who have fever and symptoms such as cough, the Department recommend seeking medical attention. Individuals who fall into this category should call ahead before visiting the doctor’s office or emergency room to inform them about possible exposure and symptoms.
“The Department continues to remind residents to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from all respiratory viruses, such as washing their hands frequently, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when sick,” said Persichilli.
“The care team at the hospital followed the protocols established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, ensuring the patient was isolated and treated appropriately. We are very appreciative of all the efforts of the hospital team members and medical staff,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health. “We extend our best wishes to this patient for a speedy recovery.”
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Shocker
Let this be a lesson to quit spreading hysteria! ‘They’ want the stock market to crash!
The flu killed 16,000 + people in the 2019 season and in the first few months of 2020, relax people
Devin Cooper the “flu” has a .13% fatality rate. The Corona virus has 2%.
Would you like the links to the CDC and WHO articles?
Are those fatality rates specifically to the USA or national Because the flu has killed over 16,000+ in the states in 2019-2020
Devin Cooper and more people died from food poisoning. Put that into perspective.
The testing should be free for all instead of hitting people with thousands in medical bills for a damn test that could save lives. That’s where we should start. And stop publishing stories of cases that are not yet confirmed. That’s where logic stops and panic begins.
Debra Robinson-Wiley
Mass scare for nothing ????
Yea!!! ????????❤
No surprise!!
STOP the fear mongering!!!!!
Wonderful news
I can’t find a face mask anywear and I’m immuncompromised
Ginger Carr , try reaching out to all the surgical supply stores around the local hospitals, if you haven’t already.
Ginger Carr walk into community ER, they have a bunch just sitting there ????. Saw them last night, doctor said only sick people should wear them because it won’t protect heathy people against sick people.
Ginger Carr you wearing a mask if you are not sick will do you no good. The ones who are sick need to wear the mask bc this is spread the same way as the flu by droplets. You will not be protected from this by wearing a mask.
Ginger Carr You need to worry about the flu more
Ginger, you can try auto parts stores. They have masks for mechanics who paint and sand vehicles.
thank you for ideas. Yes just got over the flu it almost killed me. I need them for the dust at work. Need to prevent more damage to my lungs.
Ginger Carr eBay I overpaid due to the hyped up media but got one
Ty Lord! Wonderful. I pray all of this virus dies in its tracks and not with anyone else. This is a scary germ
GiannasSquad….see that!
They should not be reporting a “possible “ cAse, It just scares people. The symptoms are the same as the flu or a bad cold.
Lenny Gatto
No shit, it’s fake news from the fake media trying to cause mass panic.
They should not be reporting cases unless they are confirmed. Scares people too much.
Can’t wait to see how this is Trumps fault!!!
Stacey Stacy Gordon LaBone
Who cares. ????