Tag: Coronavirus
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COVID-19 cases hold steady in Bordentown
BORDENTOWN – No new cases of the novel coronavirus were reported by Bordentown City nor Bordentown Township on April 29. The total number of positive cases remains flat at 16, with two deaths, in Bordentown City. Bordentown Township has 55 positive cases, with three deaths total. Across Burlington County there are 2,543 positive cases…
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Woodbridge reports third lowest positive COVID-19 total, Girl Scouts and Woodbridge Wild Soccer urge residents to stay at home
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge officials reported 18 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases in the township to 1,281, according to Mayor John McCormac in his daily report on April 29. “The township had our third lowest daily total of new cases ever … this is after a 32 and a six in…
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South Brunswick reports 20 total deaths from novel coronavirus
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick has been informed by the Middlesex County Health Department that nine additional South Brunswick residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in South Brunswick to 321 as of April 29. Of the new cases, six individuals are male and three are female, and they range…
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Not all superheroes wear capes: A frontline hero shares her story
OLD BRIDGE – Two weeks ago, Jacqueline Barber, a nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge, looked out the window of the recovery wing and saw the lights and sirens of members of the police, fire and first aid departments. About 90 emergency vehicles and 100 first responders greeted hospital…
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Only one new positive case of coronavirus reported from Jamesburg on April 29
JAMESBURG – The Borough of Jamesburg has been notified that one female resident, age 55, tested positive for COVID-19 on April 29. This brings the total number of Jamesburg residents who have tested positive to 88, according to information provided by the borough.
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Gov. Murphy will reopen New Jersey’s state, county parks on May 2
Gov. Phil Murphy has announced he will reopen New Jersey’s state and county parks and golf courses on May 2. At the state parks, parking will be capped at 50% of capacity; playgrounds, pavilions, visitor centers and restrooms will remain closed; picnics, organized activities and team sports remain prohibited; and it is recommended that visitors…
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Hillsborough reports increase in COVID statistics
HILLSBOROUGH – Hillsborough has reported 238 positive cases of COVID-19 with 105 patients recovered and 21 deceased, as of April 29. From long term care or assisted living facilities, Hillsborough is reporting 119 confirmed cases with 34 deceased. Confirmed cases and confirmed deceased from such facilities may not also be included in the total number…
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East Brunswick Human Relations Council highlights residents’ volunteer work during COVID-19 crisis
EAST BRUNSWICK–Showcasing stories of volunteerism throughout the township, the East Brunswick Human Relations Council (EBHRC) held a “Unity in the Community” event via Facebook Live. As part of the EBHRC’s Coffee and Conversation series, four panelists shared their stories on April 14 about how they are helping the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Panelists included…
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St. Joseph High School will kick off 48-hour goal on May 4 to raise $19,000 for JFK Medical Center
METUCHEN – Student-leaders from the Saint Joseph High School’s Campus Ministry team have set a goal to raise $19,000 for the brave women and men who are on the frontlines at JFK Medical Center in Edison. A link will go live at midnight May 4 for donations at https://alumni.stjoes.org/g/covid-19k-challenge/. Donations will be collected from May…
