Tag: Coronavirus
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Woodbridge officials report 12 new positive COVID-19 cases, provides chart of cases
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge officials reported 12 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases in the township to 1,405, according to Mayor John McCormac in his daily report on May 6. “We can’t explain it, but we will take it as Woodbridge had its second lowest daily count since April 1,” he said,…
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Health Matters 5/8: Coronavirus Turns Kids’ Worlds Upside Down Too
Bert Mandelbaum, M.D. Being a parent can be challenging even on the best days but parenting during the coronavirus pandemic is a Herculean task to say the least. Fortunately, children do not appear to be at higher risk for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) than adults. While some children and infants have been sick with…
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North Brunswick’s Pulda Farm, Community Garden remain open
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The Township of North Brunswick was advised that seven residents tested positive for COVID-19 on May 6. The age range is from 42 99 years old. There are now 751 residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the township. *** Township park areas remain open only for walking, running, biking or…
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Five new cases of COVID-19 reported in Bordentown on May 6
BORDENTOWN – Two new cases of the novel coronavirus were reported by Bordentown City on May 6, bringing the total to 23 with two three. Three new cases were reported from Bordentown Township on May 6, bringing the total to 65 with three deaths. Across Burlington County there were 66 new cases reported on…
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No new COVID-19 cases reported in South Brunswick for first time in six weeks
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – For the first time since March 15, South Brunswick has been informed by the Middlesex County Health Department that there were no additional South Brunswick residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 on May 6. The total number of cases in South Brunswick remains steady at 359. “Obviously it is an important…
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Local McDonald’s owner donates meals to frontline heroes at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Saint Peter’s, Rutgers University PD
Local McDonald’s owner/operator Dave Singelyn recently donated Be Our Guest Cards, which provide a free value meal, to local hospitals and police departments to thank essential workers for their efforts during this time. His team delivered 500 cards to Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, and 250 cards to the Rutgers University Police Department…
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A free-standing comprehensive cancer pavilion is on the horizon in New Brunswick
NEW BRUNSWICK – At a time when healthcare, access to healthcare, research, innovation, drug trials and jobs are the hot topics of discussion, the proposed collaboration project of a free-standing comprehensive cancer pavilion touches upon each aspect, Chris Paladino, president of the New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO) said. “There are so many ways to frame…
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Sisters (For Cure) participate in virtual Walk MS for their brother
OLD BRIDGE – The novel coronavirus pandemic did not stop the close-knit Abarno family of five – four girls and one boy – from continuing to support one of their own. Michael Abarno was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in November 2012. MS, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, involves an immune-mediated process in…
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Royce Brook Golf Club donates meals to Hillsborough seniors
Royce Brook Golf Club is providing meals to seniors in the community who cannot leave their homes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with Hillsborough Social Services, Royce Brook provides 25 free meals three times per week to seniors who cannot leave their homes and who do not have local family nearby to assist, according to…
