South River resident tests positive for COVID-19, bringing total 12

SOUTH RIVER–The Borough of South River has been notified by the Middlesex County Department of Health that one additional resident has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases in the borough to 12.

At this time, the Middlesex County Health Department is the lead in the investigation of the cases and is responsible for all notifications. The South River Police Department does not have any further information to share, according to a prepared statement from the South River Police Department.

Residents are reminded that the best way to protect yourself is to limit your time in public spaces, stay home unless absolutely necessary, practice social distancing guidelines, and frequently use proper handwashing techniques, regardless if you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19 or not, according to the statement.

For more information, visit www.southriverpd.org/covid-19.