PARK RIDGE, New Jersey (WABC)– A nursing home in New Jersey is facing an examination as 33 individuals have now passed away at the center considering that the coronavirus pandemic began.
According to the management group of the Atrium in Park Ridge, 19 individuals who died in its post intense care center evaluated favorable for COVID-19 while another 4 coronavirus deaths have occurred in its senior living area.
Some homeowners have been relocated to another facility in Gloucester County, however more than 2 lots employees have actually also evaluated positive.
Park Ridge Mayor Keith Misciagna says he sent a letter to the state on april 7th and likewise talked with the state health commissioner Friday about the Atrium.
Congressman Josh Gottheimer has actually likewise been employed for assistance.
He’s already handling an investigation at an assisted living home in Andover where authorities found 17 bodies piled up in a morgue indicated told hold 4 individuals.
The state says it is sending a team to examine the Atrium.
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