Bergen County Coronavirus: Cases Now Exceed 10,000

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — The number of people who have tested positive for the new coronavirus in Bergen County is now at 10,092, according to the New Jersey Department of Health. The number of people who have died from the virus is now 482.

According to the World Health Organization, Bergen County now has more cases of the new coronavirus than Japan, Norway and Finland, among others.

Bergen also leads New Jersey in cases of the virus. As of Tuesday, Hudson County had 7,879 positive results, Essex County had 7,634, Union County had 6,636 and Middlesex County had 5,987.

"This is not a statistic Bergen County wants," county executive Jim Tedesco wrote in a Facebook post Tuesday. "Do your part - stay home, stay healthy, and stay the course."

Gov. Phil Murphy is set to address New Jerseyans in a news conference at 1 p.m. Tuesday. This story could be updated with his remarks. You can watch Murphy's conference live here.

Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

How The Virus Spreads

The virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading from person-to-person. Someone who is actively sick with COVID-19 can spread the illness to others. That is why CDC recommends that these patients be isolated either in the hospital or at home (depending on how sick they are) until they are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others.

There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19.

While the best way to prevent illness is to avoid virus exposure, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention always recommends taking preventive actions to contain the spread of viruses. This includes:

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipes.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.