As our neighbors in New York try to control COVID-19 outbreaks in Brooklyn and Queens, here’s a stark reminder that Hudson County is not out of the woods yet.
Hudson County has recorded 50+ new coronavirus cases in a single day four times this month, reports NJ.com. That’s something that hasn’t happened since June. Epidemiologists have been warning of a potential second — and deadlier — coronavirus wave during the fall/winter season and physicians fear this may be the beginning.
In Europe — Spain, Italy, and Germany are seeing a quick rise in cases, reports the AP. Experts say that Europe’s high infection rate is due to expanded testing, which is turning up more asymptomatic positives than the first wave. However, it’s still a sign that the virus is out there and was never defeated.
Coronavirus Jersey City cases have also increased — albeit slightly — according to the JC COVID-19 dashboard. Whereas the city’s 7-day rolling average was usually below 7 new cases in August and September, this month it’s increased into the double digits. We’ve gone from averaging 5 cases per day in the prior weeks to averaging 10 cases per day last week, tweeted Mayor Stephen Fulop. “That number may not seem big relative to a city our size but don’t be fooled by that as it grows exponentially/quickly.” (We’ve highlighted the small uptick in the graph above).
It appears that Christ Hospital is not experiencing an uptick in COVID-19 patients, which is a positive sign. But things can get out of hand in a heartbeat. Bottom line: keep (properly) wearing your mask, avoid crowds if possible, be smart when dining indoors/outdoors, and wash your hands.
“Bottom line: keep (properly) wearing your mask,”
We all need to be specific about what properly wearing your mask means: cover your nose, too!
To many people just don’t get that they need to cover their noses as well. I believe they mean well with masks over their months, but need to be educated about covering their noses.
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