Health & Fitness
January Is 'Worst Month To Date' For Coronavirus In Garwood
Garwood has reported a total of 199 positive coronavirus cases and two deaths since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020.
GARWOOD, NJ — January proved to be Garwood's worst month to date in terms of coronavirus cases since last year.
Garwood reported 8 new positive coronavirus cases last week bringing the total for January to 48, according to the Westfield Regional Health Department.
"The current [New Jersey Department of Health] projections have us near the end of this pandemic by early fall," said borough officials.
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Since March 2020, Garwood has reported a total of 199 cases and 2 deaths. With 48 cases reported in January 2021 alone, it is clearly the highest spike the borough has seen since the beginning of the pandemic.
Check out the Garwood COVID-19 Dashboard below showing the progression:
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The Westfield Regional Health Department is looking to partner with Union County in their vaccination efforts to see how they bring vaccinations to the community once more vaccinations become available.
To learn more about Garwood's COVID-19 cases visit bit.ly/2WeT4DA.
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