Tag: Coronavirus
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Average seven-day new COVID-19 cases up by five in Woodbridge, blood drives set Feb. 2, 17
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 249 new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 7,640, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on Jan. 29. Seventy-four new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Jan. 25, 63 new cases were reported for Jan. 26, 46 new cases…
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Born out of the pandemic, a new company emerges to aid older residents
When two childhood friends became college graduates in 2020 in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, they would start their own company geared toward older residents in need of help with grocery shopping and errands. The company, MyGrandson, does not just provide services for chores, errands or grocery shopping. MyGrandson’s other services include pharmacy pickups,…
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Edison reports 57 new COVID-19 cases
EDISON – Edison officials reported 57 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 6,194, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Jan. 27. The age range of the new cases are from 8-82. The township has lost three more residents to COVID-19, which bring the total number of residents…
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NJSBA report shows mental health programs are helping students weather the pandemic
A new report from the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) explores the psychological impacts the coronavirus has had on school-age children. The NJSBA represents New Jersey’s local school boards. The report, “Eye on the Future as Districts Monitor Student Mental Health,” found that students have fared relatively well considering challenges that affected their academic…
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Edison BOE selects newcomer to fill vacant board seat
EDISON – The Edison Board of Education selected Biral Patel to fill the vacant seat left by Board Member Ralph Errico, who stepped down on Dec. 31. Errico had served on the board for five years and began his second term in 2019. He served as board president in 2020. Patel was sworn in by…
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Old Bridge reports 300 new COVID-19 cases in a week
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 300 positive COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 4,906, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on Jan. 27. The seven-day period is from Jan. 21-27. The township has lost three more residents to COVID-19, which…
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Edison reports 55 new COVID-19 cases, township loses two more residents
EDISON – Edison officials reported 55 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 6,135, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Jan. 26. The age range of the new cases are from 4-66. The township has lost two more residents to COVID-19, which bring the total number of residents…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases include newborn
EDISON – Edison officials reported 47 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 6,081, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Jan. 25. The age range of the new cases are from 4-days-old to 77. The township has lost 297 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The Indian…
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Woodbridge reports 167 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, township collecting Valentine’s Day cards for seniors
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 167 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 7,391, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on Jan. 25. Eighty-three new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Jan. 22, 41 new cases were reported for Jan. 23 and 43 new…