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NJ Dad Dies, Family Hospitalized With Coronavirus: Patch PM

Also: NJ Hospital Says It Will Run Out Of Ventilators / NJ Coronavirus Updates / 5th Lakewood Wedding Halted, Broke Coronavirus Orders: Cops

The new coronavirus has wrecked havoc onto the lives of a Bridgewater family, killing the father and hospitalizing the wife and children. A fundraiser has been started to help out the family.
The new coronavirus has wrecked havoc onto the lives of a Bridgewater family, killing the father and hospitalizing the wife and children. A fundraiser has been started to help out the family. (GoFundMe, a promotional partner of Patch)

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