Number of Bergen County 'Presumptive Positive' Covid-19 Cases Rises To 10

A total of 10 presumptive positive cases for COVID-19 had been confirmed in Bergen County as of Wednesday afternoon, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said in a release.

The numbers continue to rise.
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Valerie Musson

03/11/2020 5:20 p.m.

The presumptive positive cases were identified in:

Englewood: 3 cases
Fort Lee: 1 case
Bergenfield: 2
Teaneck: 3
Little Ferry: 1 (Patient Deceased)

There were a total of 23 presumptive positive cases statewide, officials said at the time.

Several schools and universities across New Jersey were canceling classes or moving to online instruction to prepare for or avoid a coronavirus outbreak.

The New Jersey Department of Health has also set up a 24-hour hotline for residents who may have concerns or questions at (800) 222-1222.

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