Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Metuchen reports its second positive COVID-19 case
METUCHEN – Metuchen officials reported the borough’s second positive COVID-19 case, according to Mayor Jonathan Busch. The mayor, in a social media post on March 26, said he was informed the case is a 25-year-old resident. “Our collective thoughts and prayers are with this individual and his or her family,” he said. The borough reported…
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Vital outreach and support continues for YMCA of Greater Monmouth County during pandemic
Despite having to close its doors due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, with locations in Freehold, Old Bridge and Red Bank, are continuing its vital outreach and support for the community. More than 150 donors filled all open appointments for blood drives for the American Red Cross to address…
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Number of positive COVID-19 cases rises to 40 in Edison after report of 19 new cases on March 26
EDISON – The number of Edison Township positive COVID-19 cases rose to 40 after a report of 19 new cases on March 26, according to information provided by the Edison Office of Emergency Management. Seventeen residents are on home isolation and two residents are hospitalized, officials said in a report. The cases include a 52-year-old…
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Edison Amazon employee on home quarantine after testing positive
EDISON – An individual who works at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Edison has tested positive for COVID-19, according to information provided by Amazon. “We are supporting the individual who is recovering,” the company said in a statement. “We are following guidelines from local officials and are taking extreme measures to ensure the safety of…
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Woodbridge mayor, dignitaries praise state for keeping nursing home residents safe
WOODBRIDGE – Mayor John E. McCormac praised what he called the leadership and decisive action of Gov. Phil Murphy and his administration to ensure the safety of residents at St. Joseph’s Seniors Home assisted living facility and nursing home in Woodbridge in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Woodbridge officials reported six new positive…
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Old Bridge officials report three new positive COVID-19 cases
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported three new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total of positive cases to 27 in the township, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on March 25. In addition to the state’s official website – covid19.nj.gov – residents can text NJCOVID to 898-211 to…
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State steps in to help St. Joseph’s Senior Home after rising number of positive COVID-19 cases
WOODBRIDGE – With the increasing number of reported positive COVID-19 cases over the past few days, the St. Joseph’s Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility became severely short-staffed as the staff was getting sick, according to information provided by CareOne. Twenty-four of the 94 patients – which included caregivers – tested positive for COVID-19, and…
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Monroe has 18 positive COVID-19 cases after report of two new cases
MONROE – Monroe officials reported two new positive COVID-19 cases on March 25, which brings the total number in the township to 18, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management. The new cases include a 63-year-old male and a 72-year-old female, officials said. “From what we see happening in New York, we must…
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Edison police investigate theft of N-95 masks
EDISON – Police are investigating the theft of N-95 masks from storage closets and off rigs of two first aid squads in the township, according to Police Chief Thomas Bryan. Edison First Aid Squad No. 2 reported a total of 19 N-95 masks missing on two different occasions on March 14 and March 25. Edison…
