Third Burlington County Coronavirus Case Identified: Officials

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — A 60-year-old Chesterfield man has tested presumptive positive for new coronavirus, a Burlington County spokesman said Friday afternoon.

The man had contact with a confirmed case of the virus, according to spokesman Nicholas Gangemi. It is the only new case of coronavirus county officials could confirm Friday afternoon.

The man, who was not identified, is one of 21 new cases reported by the New Jersey Department of Health on Friday. There are now 50 cases of COVID-19 in New Jersey, state Health Commissioner Judith Persichelli said.

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Officials learned that he traveled to multiple locations throughout the county before the positive test came back. He was in the following locations on the following dates and times:

• March 06, 2020 from 9pm – 10pm 1 Republik (formerly Molly McGuire) 26 Ridge Road, North Arlington
• March 07, 2020 from 8pm-9:30pm Wildflowers Too Restaurant 255 NJ-156, Yardville
• March 08, 2020 from 12:30pm-9:30pm Springfield Golf Center, 855 Hedding Jacksonville Road, Mount Holly
• March 08, 2020 from 9:30pm – close Chesterfield Inn, 633 Chesterfield Arnerytown Road, Chesterfield
• March 09, 2020 from 8:00am – 10:00pm Winners Training Center, White Pine Road, Mount Holly
• March 09, 2020 from 10:00pm-10:30pm Rite Aid – 546 Sykesville Rd, Wrightstown
• March 10, 2020 from 7:30am-10:00am Winners Training Center, White Pine Road, Mount Holly

Anyone who believes they were exposed and are experiencing mild symptoms and are medically stable can remain at home but must self-isolate until you have been fever free for 72 hours.

This includes isolation from other people in your household. If you are experiencing more severe systems or need further medical evaluation, contact your primary care physician or emergency room.

Do not arrive unannounced. If you are need of urgent medical care, call 9-1-1 and let them know you were exposed to coronavirus so that medical can take the appropriate precautions.

It is the third confirmed presumptive positive case of new coronavirus in the county. The first two were a married couple from Riverton that recently traveled to Italy. The husband works at a cardiology office in Robbinsville. Read more here: Man In Burlington County Coronavirus Case Works At Medical Center

On Thursday, Burlington County officials recommended canceling events due to coronavirus following Gov. Phil Murphy's recommendation that gatherings of more than 250 people should be canceled in New Jersey.

County officials have reminded residents to practice good respiratory hygiene, much as they should during flu season. These include:

• Washing your hands often, using hot water and soap for at least 20 seconds
• Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Stay home from school or work if sick (must be fever-free without medication for 24 hours)
• Maintain a distance of 6 feet from people with respiratory symptoms
• Clean and sanitize commonly touched surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, countertops, faucets and cellphones

Residents over the age of 60, especially those with existing medical conditions that include heart disease, diabetes and lung disease, should reconsider going to large gatherings such as worship services, movies, malls, sporting events, etc. and using mass transportation.

Residents should follow the CDC's travel recommendations regarding travel to countries with sustained transmission. Current travel recommendations can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html.

Residents should defer cruise ship travel at this time.

The New Jersey Department of Health has partnered with the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System to open and operate a call center (1-800-222-1222) for public use regarding questions, concerns, and other information related to coronavirus spread in New Jersey. More information is also available on the state's coronavirus webpage.

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