
5 additional Parsippany residents presumptively test positive for COVID-19
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, NJ (Morris County) – Five additional Parsippany residents have presumptively tested positive for COVID-19, according to Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano.
Soriano was only able to provide the following information Friday night on these cases:
- A 32-year-old man.
- A 49-year-old woman.
- A 57-year old woman.
- A 62-year-old man.
- A 62-year-old man.
The number of presumptive positive cases in Parsippany-Troy Hills stands at 35 individuals, two of whom have since died from the virus, Soriano said.
“The Township is committed to being as transparent as possible with these cases and relaying as much information to the community as we can, while complying with privacy laws. The Township remains in constant contact with state and county partners, and will release additional information as it is provided,” Soriano said.
To help combat the spread of this virus, please remember to continue the best practices of social distancing, washing your hands as often as possible, disinfecting any surfaces you may touch, and avoid touching your face, Soriano said.
If you exhibit any symptoms of illness, please remember to consult your personal doctor immediately. The State of New Jersey has set up a comprehensive website covering many questions you may have regarding COVID-19, as well as a telephone hotline. For more information, please visit covid19.nj.gov or call 211, Soriano said.