Traffic & Transit
NJ Transit CEO Catches Coronavirus, Starts Working From Home
Kevin Corbett, president of NJ Transit, tested positive for COVID-19. He's "feeling well" and is isolating at home, authorities said.
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The head of NJ Transit has contracted the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
On Thursday, NJ Transit announced that Kevin Corbett, president and CEO, has tested positive for the disease.
“Kevin is feeling well and maintaining his regular work schedule while currently isolating at home,” officials stated.
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According to NJ Transit spokespeople, Corbett was last in his office on April 7.
“Kevin remains focused on the health and safety of NJ Transit’s customers and employees, and ensuring first responders, hospital staff and other essential personnel can get to and from work during this health crisis,” officials said.
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Corbett’s peer at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Executive Director Rick Cotton, tested positive for COVID-19 last month.
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