During his first news conference since undergoing surgery last week for a tumor on kidney, Gov. Murphy said the ‘testing reality’ will be very different by next week and soon ‘be exploding’
New Jersey has a capacity for 700 patients in hospital isolation rooms and there are ongoing discussions about converting certain facilities into temporary emergency rooms if necessary.
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.
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
New Jersey Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli stressed the risk to the general public remains low, but “this type of virus has never been seen in humans before."