Coronavirus: 4 members of New Jersey family die

Four people in the exact same household have actually passed away from coronavirus in the United States state of New Jersey, with three more family members in medical facility.

Grace Fusco, 73, and six of her adult kids fell ill after attending a large family event.

Nearly 20 other loved ones are now self-quarantining and waiting to find out if they have actually also been infected.

The death toll across the United States has continued to rise, as professionals warn against any sort of social gathering.

‘ Excruciating tragedy’

The 4 family members who passed away are Grace Fusco and her children Rita Fusco-Jackson, Carmine Fusco and Vincent Fusco.

Rita Fusco-Jackson, a Catholic school instructor, 55, died on Friday. She had no underlying health problems, according to state health commissioner Judith Persichilli.

New Jersey health authorities stated Ms Fusco-Jackson was the second individual to die from Covid-19 in the state, and the very first fatality