Tag: COVID-19
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Edison reports 20 new COVID-19 cases, next virus testing date is March 1 at Minnie B. Veal
EDISON – Edison officials reported 20 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 7,246, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Feb. 28. The age range of the cases are from 9-78. The township has lost 320 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Well Care, TCCM provides drive-thru…
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Thanking those who took part in HomeFront’s Week of Hope
Many of us value the wonderful work being done here in Mercer County by HomeFront, the organization helping homeless families break the cycle of poverty. Last week, during this time of tremendous economic distress and in the midst of a pandemic, HomeFront offered us an antidote – daily events, volunteer opportunities, and ways of connecting…
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Monroe reports 55 new COVID-19 cases in a week
MONROE – Monroe officials reported 55 new COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 3,258, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The seven-day period was from Feb. 18-24. The age range of the cases are from 6-95 – 19 community-wide and one from a…
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Metuchen mayor urges residents to still remain vigilant as new COVID-19 cases see steady decline
METUCHEN – With a steady decline in new COVID-19 cases for a third week in a row – 50% last week alone – days ahead are hopeful. However, Mayor Jonathan Busch said in a social media post on Feb. 26 it is important to “remain vigilant” and not “let our guards down.” “The pandemic has…
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Edison reports 77 new COVID-19 cases over three-day period
EDISON – Edison officials reported 77 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 7,226, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. Twenty-seven COVID-19 cases – ages from 5-68 – were reported for Feb. 27, 24 cases – ages from 4-64 – were reported for Feb. 26…
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Rolling average of new COVID-19 cases slightly higher this week, American Irish Association hosting ‘Parade-for-Food’ March 1-14
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 132 new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 8,676, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on Feb. 26. Thirty-two new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Feb. 22, 44 new cases were reported for Feb. 23, 30 new cases…
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South River police confirm more than 1,400 positive COVID-19 cases since last March
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that 1,401 total residents have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) since last March. Twenty borough residents have passed away due to COVID-19 in the same timeframe, according to reports. For more information, visit www.southriverpd.org/sr-covid-19-cases.
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COVID-19 updates from Bordentown
There are currently 643 total positive cases reported from Bordentown Township, with nine new cases reported on Feb. 26. There are nine total deaths since the pandemic began last March. There were no new cases reported from Bordentown City on Feb. 26, bringing the number of total positive cases to 203, with eight total deaths…
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Sayreville schools expand in-person instruction
SAYREVILLE – As March arrives, administrators in the Sayreville School District are planning to expand in-person instruction for pre-Kindergarten through high school students. Superintendent of Schools Richard Labbe discussed the district’s plans for in-person instruction in a Feb. 22 notice. During the 2020-21 school year, because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many Sayreville students have…