UpdatedSun, Dec 13, 2020 at 8:10 am ET
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Mercer County is in the red zone for coronavirus cases. (Shutterstock)
MERCER COUNTY, NJ The coronavirus continues to take a grim toll on Mercer County, impacting local business and schools in the region, according to updated state data.
The state Department of Health s most recent COVID-19 Activity Level Report, which is issued weekly, says Mercer County is in the red zone for coronavirus cases.
According to recent data, Mercer County reported 184 new cases, taking the total to 15,621 positive cases. Previous week, the county reported 14,531 cumulative cases and 632 deaths.
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The red zone means the daily new COVID-19 virus case rate, per 100,000 people, rose to very high in all 21 counties. That means they exceed 25 cases per 1,000 people.