COVID-19 Update: First Confirmed Case in Westfield 
COVID-19 UPDATE: MARCH 14
Today, we received confirmation of the first COVID-19 case in Westfield.
Regional Health Officer Megan Avallone is following all related protocols issued by the State Department of Health for case investigation and contact tracing. This entails a full inventory of the resident's recent activities and locations visited. From this assessment, notification to all other individuals who have been identified as close contacts will follow. These individuals will also be asked to self-quarantine for 14 days.
In accordance with privacy laws, we are unable to release any personally identifiable information about this patient, who is in their 40s and remains stable while managing symptoms at home at this time. Residents are reminded to take all recommended precautions and exercise best practices like hand washing and social distancing to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. If you are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19, please call your health care provider before arriving for evaluation.
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation to help protect the community.
Address/Location
Westfield, NJ Police Department
425 E Broad St
Westfield, NJ 07090
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-789-4000