Health commissioner: 6 COVID-19 outbreaks in NJ schools involving at least 20 people since start of classes

Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli says there have been six COVID-19 outbreaks in New Jersey schools that involve at least 20 people since the beginning of classes.

News 12 Staff

Sep 16, 2021, 10:25 AM

Updated 1,183 days ago

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Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli says there have been six COVID-19 outbreaks in New Jersey schools that involve at least 20 people since the beginning of classes.
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Two of the outbreaks were in Atlantic County, and one each in Cumberland, Monmouth, Morris and Union counties.
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An outbreak is considered three or more lab-confirmed cases among students or staff who are linked and within a two-week period.