Positive Coronavirus Case At Clark's Trunk Or Treat
CLARK, NJ — A person who attended Clark's Trunk or Treat event has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Clark Health Department stated.
The event was held on Saturday at the Clark Municipal Building.
The Clark Health Department is warning anyone who went to the event to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms, fever, chills, muscle aches/pains, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, wheezing, abdominal pain, and diarrhea to name a few.
Anyone with questions or concerns should speak with their primary care physician or pediatrician.
"If you are feeling ill, stay home from school, work and limit exposure with other people," Clark Health Officer Nancy Raymond said. "Continue to practice social distancing, good hand hygiene, sanitize high hand contact surfaces and wear face coverings that cover your nose, mouth and chin."
Those who are being tested for the COVID-19 virus, must stay home until they receive their result.
Those who may test positive will be contacted by the Clark Health Department for further guidance and contact tracing.
As of Friday, the Clark Health Department reports a total of 337 COVID-19 cases in Clark with 333 closed and 4 cases pending.
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This article originally appeared on the Clark-Garwood Patch
