Tag: COVID-19
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Middlesex County-wide food drive assists 1,500 families
Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS), in conjunction with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) and with contributions from Novo Nordisk, held the county’s first ever drive-thru food distribution event, distributing 1,500 boxes of food to 1,500 families through the event and network of food pantries. The distribution, which was held…
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RWJBarnabas Health to permit patient visitation, resume specialty care services
Due to the steady decline in the number of individuals with COVID-19 in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health announces that effective immediately, all hospitals in the system will begin permitting visitation within defined safety parameters. Visitation for patients with confirmed COVID-19 will still be restricted to extenuating circumstances only such as hospice or end of life.…
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Local grant program to aid Princeton businesses during COVID-19 pandemic
Even as a statewide reopening moves forward, small businesses in Princeton continue to grapple with the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic. Through the Princeton Small Businesses Resiliency Relief Fund (PSBRF), a local grant program was established to provide these Princeton businesses with emergency relief. The program is designed to provide financial aid to those…
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Old Bridge reports zero new positive COVID-19 cases for fifth time in June
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported zero new positive COVID-19 cases for the fifth time in June, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on June 29. The total number of cases remain at 1,088. The township has lost 72 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Officials have provided…
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Monroe reports four new COVID-19 cases over the weekend
MONROE – Monroe officials reported four new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 763, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management on June 29. Three of the new cases were reported community-wide. One of the new cases was reported from a long-term care facility from…
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Woodbridge reports three, two and zero new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, Woodbridge Center Mall is now open
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported five new cases over a three-day period, which bring the total number of cases to 2,104, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on June 29. There were three new cases reported on June 26, two new cases reported on June 27 and zero cases reported on June…
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South Brunswick officials track COVID-19 cases, EMS calls, motor vehicle crashes
The South Brunswick Office of Emergency Management is providing a weekly update of positive COVID cases in town, and is also tracking the number of EMS calls and the number of motor vehicle crashes, to give officials a snapshot of the virus spread and the impact on the community. Last week, there were only six…
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RWJUH Blood Services in urgent need of people to donate blood, host blood drives
The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing that was required to slow the spread of infections in New Jersey has caused a severe drop in blood donations and critically low blood supplies at the state’s hospitals. As a result, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Blood Services urges everyone to donate blood or other blood products…
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Old Bridge new COVID-19 cases under five
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported four new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 1,088, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on June 28. The township has lost 72 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Officials have provided updated charts of the cases,…
