Tag: COVID-19
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Remote learning will continue at Middlesex County College for fall semester
Most fall semester classes at Middlesex County College (MCC) in Edison will run remotely. Mark McCormick, MCC president, said the decision is in efforts to allow students to continue their education “while mitigating the risks of exposure to COVID-19.” “We want to ensure that students receive the education they need and deserve while at the…
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Old Bridge reports five new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period, township has lost four more residents
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported five new positive COVID-19 cases over a four-day period from July 3-7, which brings the total number of cases to 1,106, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on July 7. The township has lost four more residents to COVID-19, which brings the total…
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Edison reports one new COVID-19 case, township has lost three more residents
EDISON – Edison officials reported one new case of COVID-19, which brings the total number of cases to 1,906, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on July 7. The new case is a 69-year-old resident. The township has lost three more residents to COVID-19, which brings the total number of residents lost to…
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Opinion: Enjoy the outdoors while still being safe
As of July 2020, many government restrictions related to coronavirus are being lifted, like the stay-at-home order. However, COVID-19 still has a widespread impact on our daily lives. We need to be mindful of our personal health, and that of others, to stop the spread of this disease. This summer may not be a typical…
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Monroe reports seven new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period
MONROE – Monroe officials reported seven new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 774, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management on July 6. The new cases included two residents from long-term care facilities and five community-wide. Two of the new cases were reported from…
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Edison reports zero new COVID-19 cases, second time this month
EDISON – Edison officials reported zero new cases of COVID-19, second time this month, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on July 6. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the township remain at 1,905. The township has lost 217 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Menlo Park Mall and all indoor…
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Woodbridge averaging four new COVID-19 cases a day in July, township library locations have reopened
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 26 new COVID-19 cases over a five-day period, which bring the total number of cases to 2,130, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on July 6. Four new COVID-19 cases were reported for July 1, 12 new cases reported for July 2, three new cases reported for…
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LOOSE ENDS 7/10: Dr. Sean Naini
By Pam Hersh COVID-19 has upended our reality in so many different ways including bringing us a brand new reality television show: Telehealth-2020. Gone are the days of hiding behind the physical invisibility of a telephone when talking to one’s doctor. Photo-phobics like myself may hate looking hideous on camera, but my doctor considers it…
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Undergraduate students can return to Princeton University campus for one semester
Even though most of Princeton University’s classes will remain virtual, undergraduates can choose to return to campus for one semester in the 2020-21 academic year. The administration joined fellow Ivy League schools Harvard University and Yale University in rolling out upcoming semester plans, after announcing new guidelines for incoming and returning students on July 6.…
