From NJ Spotlight Staff
June 7, 2020

Today’s developmentsNew Jersey on Sunday reported another 426 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 164,164.  By counties, the most new positive results were reported in Ocean (49), followed by Atlantic and Essex. Warren had no new cases. The state reported another 79 confirmed fatalities due to COVID-19, bringing the cumulative toll of the pandemic to 12,176 residents. The total number of cases globally is soon to surpass 7 million, with 401,564 deaths reported as of tonight, according to Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center. Hospitalization numbers continue to drop, a key indicator of progress. New Jersey continues to have among the highest per capita hospitalization and death rates in the country. According to data reported by 68 of 71 hospitals in the state, 1,769 patients were being treated for confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 yesterday. 503 of them were in critical or intensive care. 379 of those needing special care were on ventilators. 183 COVID-19 patients were discharged, either to their homes or other care facilities. A total of 960,425 tests have been administered in New Jersey.17,409 were administered today; 24,125 were administered yesterday. The demographic breakdowns of NJ deaths: White: 53% Hispanic: 19% Black: 19% Asian: 5% Other: 3% Over 80: 47% Age 65-79: 33% Age 50-64: 16% Age 30-49: 4% Age 18-29: 0.4% Age 5-17: 0 Age 0-4: .01%   Read the full story