SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick Township was notified of six new COVID-19 cases in town as of April 6, bringing the total confirmed cases to 63.
The latest cases involve two men and four women, ranging in age from 24-51 years old, all of whom are recovering at home, according to information provided by the township police department.
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Resources:
Residents seeking general information on COVID-19 can call 2-1-1. Residents can also receive live text message assistance by texting their zip code to 898-211.
Middlesex County created a webpage for COVID-19 information:
discovermiddlesex.com/covid19/
www.middlsexcountynj.gov/covid19
The CDC has issued a Domestic Travel Advisory for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut:
www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2020/s038-travel-advisory.html
For clarification on which businesses are deemed essential:
faq.business.nj.gov/en/articles/3820777-i-m-not-sure-if-my-business-needs-to-close-due-to-the-state-s-covid-19-directives-what-additional-guidance-is-there
Donations of masks, gloves and other PPE may be made here:
covid19.nj.gov/ppedonations
For social distancing guidance for essential retail businesses:
www.state.nj.us/health/cd/documents/topics/NCOV/Social_Distancing_Guidance_for_Essential_Retail_Business.pdf
In an effort to combat rumors and disinformation regarding COVID-19, the following site was created:
www.njhomelandsecurity.gov/covid19
New Jersey to New York, NY Waterway ferry service is suspended until further notice:
www.nywaterway.com/AdvisoryDetails.aspx?aid=655
Amtrak implemented major service adjustments:
www.amtrak.com/alert/service-adjustments-due-to-coronavirus.html
NJ Transit updated schedules are available at:
www.njtransit.com/hp/hp_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=HomePageTo
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) updates:
www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/alerts/coronavirus-updates.html
State parks, forests, recreation areas and wildlife management areas remain open to the public for passive recreation with social distancing. However, to protect public health and safety due to the spread of COVID-19, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has closed all park facilities (restrooms, offices, nature centers, historic buildings, playgrounds, shooting/target ranges, golf courses), canceled all events and camping reservations through April 30.
www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests
The Department of Human Services has taken several steps to assist and to protect residents:
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/news/press/2020/approved/20200318b.html
Volunteer healthcare workers are sought, and monetary donations are being accepted for NJ Pandemic Relief:
helpnjnow.org
Guidelines and FAQs for state employees:
www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562020/approved/20200310c.shtml
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans:
www.sba.gov/offices/district/nj/newark/about-us
disasterloan.sba.gov/ela
Additional COVID-19 related information for New Jersey businesses:
cv.business.nj.gov
Information on COVID-19 from the NJ Department of Health:
www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml
The New Jersey Department of Children and Families website lists all of the current childcare facilities that have been certified to care for the children of essential employees in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order #110:
www.nj.gov/dcf/coronavirus_licensedchildcare.html
All New Jersey MVCs will be closed until April 12. MVC will grant a two-month extension for driver licenses, registrations and inspection stickers scheduled to expire in March, April and May.
www.state.nj.us/mvc/