Confirmed Coronavirus Cases In NJ Community Rise By Nearly A Dozen In One Day, All New Patients Are 18-25 Years Old
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WESTFIELD, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- Confirmed coronavirus cases jumped by nearly a dozen people in one New Jersey community Saturday.
The mayor of Westfield says there are 11 new confirmed cases there.
On Friday, the town learned of seven cases.
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This now makes 28 cases since June 30 for Westfield.
Mayor Shelley Brindle says Saturday's 11 new patients are all 18-25 years old.
At least three of the 11 new cases are being linked to parties.
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