New Jersey officials say they are bracing for a second wave of the coronavirus, with the state recording 1,301 new Covid cases, the highest amount in a single day since May
“We are anticipating a second wave,” she said. “If individuals do not adhere to social distancing, masking guidelines, washing your hands, or staying home if you're sick, this wave has the potential to become a surge.”
Persichilli said that signs of community spread are showing up “predominantly in adolescents and young adults, but not exclusively.” The state is also closely monitoring Lakewood. Persichilli said that state officials are working closely with the local health department and other community leaders to increase testing and contact tracing. Testing has “greatly increased” in Lakewood, with more than 1,000 people getting testing yesterday.
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