One of NJ’s top doctors has coronavirus — ‘Indicative of what’ll happen at every hospital’
Dr. James Pruden was admitted to St. Joseph's University Medical Center on March 6. There is no evidence it spread from him to co-workers or patients.
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NJ hospitals — with room for just 700 coronavirus patients — make ‘surge plans’
Medical centers are looking at various ways to expand bed space and medical care for seriously ill patients if it's needed.
How big of a risk does the coronavirus really pose to NJ residents?
Jersey health officials stress there are some unknowns and variables, but many people who get it will have mild to moderate symptoms, like a cold or the flu, and recover in a week or two.
Keep your distance: How close is too close for coronavirus?
As efforts continue to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus in New Jersey, state health officials are directing people who have come in contact with someone who has tested positive to self-quarantine at home for 14 days.
How NJ hospitals will deal with possible coronavirus outbreak
State health officials say specially trained ER doctors and nurses will isolate those suspected of being infected, using special outfits equipment and protocols for protection