Coronavirus: Princeton Medical Center Asks Visitors To Stay Home

PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton Medical Center is encouraging visitors to stay home to protect patients from the new coronavirus.

"Out of an abundance of caution in the interest of protecting our patients from possible exposure to the COVID-19 virus, we would encourage visitors of all ages to stay home rather than visiting patients at this time unless absolutely necessary," the hospital announced on Tuesday.

"That does not apply to patients coming in for scheduled treatment or services. Those patients should proceed as usual. We are only trying to limit unnecessary visits," said Andrew Williams, a spokesman for the hospital.

For those feeling seriously ill and are visiting the Emergency Department, they are asked to wear a mask and contact the ED ahead of the visit by calling 609-853-7100 to let them know of

symptoms and exposure.

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Princeton officials also announced on Tuesday two people who tested positive to the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, attended a private party in Princeton. (See Related: 2 With Coronavirus Were At Princeton Party: Officials)

Two Princeton University staff members are also under self-quarantine after possibly being exposed to the novel coronavirus at an off-campus gathering, the University announced Tuesday. (See Related: 2 Princeton University Staffers Possibly Exposed To Coronavirus)

As of Tuesday, the first death of a new coronavirus patient was reported in New Jersey. The fatality was among four new cases identified Tuesday, raising the state's total to 15. (See Related: First NJ Coronavirus Death; Total Cases Rise To 15: Governor)

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