For Immediate Release:
February 29, 2020
County officials monitoring one person under
investigation for novel coronavirus (Covid-19)
FREEHOLD, NJ –Monmouth
County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder Deputy Director
Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the Monmouth County Health Department, are closely
monitoring the situation at Bayshore Hospital and are in constant communication
with health officials.
New Jersey Public Health Environmental Laboratories is
currently testing for coronavirus on this individual in accordance with CDC
guidelines. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) expects test results
within 24 hours.
It is important to have factual up
to date information on the coronavirus. The CDC has a “share the facts, stop
fear” page which is quite useful in determining what is fact vs. fiction with
regard to the coronavirus. It can be accessed at cdc.gov/coronavirus.
Timely and accurate information
can also be found at www.nj.gov/health. Links to the CDC and New Jersey Department of Health
(NJDOH) are posted to the Monmouth County Health Department
(MCHD) webpage, www.visitmonmouth.com/health.
The MCHD, along with Monmouth County Office of
Emergency Management (MCOEM), has been and will continue to actively monitor
the evolving situation. In addition, they are reviewing and sharing the
guidance that is being provided by the NJDOH and the CDC.
MCHD and OEM have
taken some additional internal preparedness actions that include:
Please be assured that
if and when this situation rises to the level that warrants additional
proactive preparedness, response or mitigation actions, MCHD and OEM will act
in accordance with our plans and take the appropriate actions.
At this time, it is
important to note that there are no confirmed cases of
coronavirus in Monmouth County or New Jersey. If someone is sick, they want to
consider the likely hood that they have seasonal influenza as we are still in
high flu activity in the state.
We encourage residents
to call the NJDOH Hotline at 1-800-222-1222 if they have general questions
about the coronavirus.
As with all illnesses,
it is important to take steps to prevent the spread of germs:
- Cover your cough
- Wash your hands frequently
- Stay home if you are sick
If you have any additional questions, contact the Monmouth
County Health Department at 732-431-7456.
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