Man With Coronavirus Attended Moorestown HS Concert: Officials

MOORESTOWN, NJ — A person who has tested positive for new coronavirus attended the Moorestown High School Orchestra Concert on March 12, between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., Burlington County officials announced Monday night.

A person who tested positive for coronavirus also attended an 11:30 a.m. mass at Sacred Heart Church in Mount Holly on March 8.

“We are making this announcement so that individuals who have visited these events can be more alert for symptoms consistent with Coronavirus disease,” officials said. “If you believe you were exposed and are experiencing mild symptoms and are medically stable, you can remain at home but must self-isolate until you have been fever free for 72 hours. This includes isolation from other people in your household. Isolation means physical separation from other people in your home. Do not leave your home. Make arrangements for delivery of essential services. If you are experiencing more severe symptoms or need further medical evaluation, please contact your primary care physician or emergency room. Do not arrive unannounced. If you are need of urgent medical care, please call 9-1-1 and let them know you were exposed to the coronavirus so that medical personnel can take the appropriate precautions.”

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The announcement was made one night after the first positive case of coronavirus was confirmed in Moorestown. A 43-year-old man tested positive for the virus, and his method of exposure remains under investigation. Read more here: First Positive Case Of Coronavirus Confirmed In Moorestown

The New Jersey Department of Health has partnered with the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System to open and operate a call center (1-800-222-1222) for public use regarding questions, concerns, and other information related to coronavirus spread in New Jersey. More information is also available on the state's coronavirus webpage.

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