Coronavirus Cases Among 20-Somethings On The Rise In Wayne

WAYNE, NJ — Mayor Christopher Vergano delivered his monthly coronavirus update this week, citing a rise in cases, especially among residents aged 19-29.

In total, 74 coronavirus cases were reported in the township in September at an average of 2.47 new cases per day.

According to Vergano, 32 of those positive test results, or around 43 percent were from residents between the ages of 19-29. Vergano said this was the "only concerning bit of information in this news."

The township reported 19 new cases from Sept. 1-Sept. 6, 20 new cases in the second week of September, 12 in the third week, 17 in the fourth week and another six cases from Sept. 27-Sept. 30.

Vergano reported no new deaths during the month of September.

With the addition of these figures, the township has now reported 1,670 positive COVID-19 test results and 190 deaths. According to Vergano, 86 percent of those deaths occurred at the township's 12 long-term care facilities.

Watch the full conference here:

New Testing Location

Vergano announced a new testing location at the health department in the township, which will begin this month.

The program will be run through Atlantic Health, he said.

All that's needed to get tested is a form of identification that says you are a resident of the township. It will be free for all residents.

More information will be published in the near future, Vergano said.

In addition to the testing site, Vergano urged residents to get a flu shot saying it was more important than ever.

Want to know when and where they'll be available? Click here: Wayne Health Department Announces Flu Clinic Schedule