Tag: Coronavirus
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Average age of COVID-19 cases is about 45 years old in Woodbridge, May 1st marked National School Lunch Hero Day
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge officials reported 25 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases in the township to 1,322, according to Mayor John McCormac in his daily report on May 1. “[The new number of cases] is slightly above our average for this past week, but well below any other weekly average or…
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East Brunswick police hold one-day fundraiser for people with autism affected by COVID-19 crisis
EAST BRUNSWICK–Wanting to support individuals with autism who are affected by the COVID-19 crisis, the East Brunswick Police Department held a one-day fundraiser, garnering $1,000 in donations. Sgt. Tom Cassidy, who is part of the police department’s Community Response Unit, said the police department raised almost $1,000 which was donated to the non-profit organization MyGOAL…
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Opinion: My mother’s recovery from COVID-19
In early April, my 74-year-old mother, a high-risk patient, contracted COVID-19 while in an assisted living facility in Pennsylvania. She was successfully treated in a hospital outside of Philadelphia with a blend of treatments including oxygen, chloroquine (treatment for malaria), antibiotics and Tylenol. Because of the attentive healthcare workers and their responsiveness, she was not…
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Hightstown reports uptick in COVID-19 cases
The number of Hightstown residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 has continued its upward climb, according to the results released by the New Jersey Department of Health. There were 111 residents who were confirmed to have the disease as of April 30, compared to 82 residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 one week…
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Spotswood taxes still due today, May 1
SPOTSWOOD – Spotswood taxes are still due today, despite the governor’s postponement of payment until June 1. “You may have heard the governor has facilitated extending the tax due date from May 1 to June 1. However, he left it up to municipalities to make that decision based on their financial situations. Unfortunately, it is…
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HEALTH MATTERS 5/1: Struggling with Substance Abuse, Addiction During COVID-19 Crisis
By Nicole Orro, L.P.C., L.C.A.D.C. People who are struggling with substance abuse and addiction are especially vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19, both mentally and physically. Moreover, the virus may lead many more people to develop substance abuse problems as they turn to alcohol and drugs to cope with the crisis. Look no further than…
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Spotswood Rec will put together video of residents having fun while staying at home
Spotswood Recreation is asking families to take photos while participating in any at-home indoor or outdoor recreational activity, including sports, games, art and cooking. Email [email protected] to be included in a video that will celebrate the community’s commitment to flattening the curve while still having fun. Photos are due by May 15.
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North Brunswick reports 21 new cases of COVID-19 on April 30
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The Township of North Brunswick was advised that 21 residents tested positive for COVID-19 on April 30. The age range is from 16 to 93 years old. There are now 660 residents who have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Jamesburg reports first death from COVID-19
JAMESBURG – The Borough of Jamesburg has been notified from the Middlesex County Health Department that three residents have tested positive for COVID-19, a 53-year-old male, and two females ages 26 and 48. This brings the total number of residents testing positive in Jamesburg for COVID-19 to 91 as of April 30. The borough received…
