According to the latest New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs data, 80 residents and one staffer have died from COVID-19.
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Paramus NJ, U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05) today demanded the resignation of Matthew Schottlander, Chief Executive Officer of the state-run New Jersey Veterans Home in Paramus, New Jersey. The tragedy at Paramus resulted in the deaths of dozens of residents and an employee, and the endangerment of many more. Since April, the two congressmen have monitored the crisis closely, and responded by requesting investigations, seeking support, and delivering assistance to the home.