N.J.’s 1st major coronavirus testing site hits capacity after just 4 hours
The state-run coronavirus testing site that opened in Bergen County Friday morning started turning people away just after noon, hours before it was scheduled to close.
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These charts show how quickly coronavirus is spreading in N.J.
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Hudson County officials say Alaris Health owner is blocking deal for 2 Hudson County hospitals
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