12°
That means a number of people who also attended the March 15 event -- among them, elected and appointed officials, their staff members and reporters -- may need to do so, too.
A spokesman for Tedesco said the county health officer recommended that he self-quarantine after attending an undisclosed press conference with someone "identified as COVID-19 positive."
Sources confirmed to Daily Voice, however, that it was the March 15 news conference in Teaneck with Holy Name's Maron -- along with several other officials, staff members and reporters.
SEE: CEO Of Holy Name Medical Center In Teaneck Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Five days later, Maron sent an email to staff members at the hospital telling them that he'd tested positive for COVID-19.
Teaneck Township Manager Dean Kazinci, who also attended the news briefing, confirmed that he, too, had self-quarantined "in the abundance of caution and to maintain the safety of my workforce."
"I was tested for the coronavirus Saturday morning and am currently awaiting the results," Kazinci said Wednesday. "Everyone, not only myself, need to abide by the instructions of the CDC and our local health officials."
So did Congressman Josh Gottheimer.
Several reporters and staff members who work for the various officials were at the briefing, as well.
Tedesco, Gottheimer and Kazinci said they weren't experiencing any symptoms.
However, all agreed with Tedesco, who said that it's "important that all of us abide by the instructions of the CDC and health officials.
"Even if we feel fine and don’t have any symptoms of the virus, we all must do our part,” the county executive said.
Like many others, the county executive is working remotely, and "remains in constant communication with federal, state and local officials, county administration and staff," said spokesman Michael Pagan, who also self-quarantined.
"Limiting the physical presence of individuals in office environments and work sites is critical to preventing the future spread of COVID-19," Pagan said.
******
ALSO SEE: Bergen officials will open a new coronavirus test site for Bergen County residents only with priority given to first responders and health care workers, County Executive Jim Tedesco announced Tuesday.
******
Click here to follow Daily Voice Newark and receive free news updates.
