Tag: COVID-19
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Health department addresses COVID-19 impact on vulnerable populations with new coordinator
The Princeton Health Department, with the new addition of a vulnerable population outreach coordinator (VPOC), will look to provide additional support for vulnerable populations in the municipality. Gwendolyn Krol was formally introduced to the Board of Health as the new VPOC during the board’s February meeting. The department hired Krol through a two-year grant from…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases down to 10
EDISON – Edison officials reported 10 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 6,874, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Feb. 15. The age range of the new cases are from 10-75. The township has lost one more resident to COVID-19, which brings the total number of residents…
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Burlington County offers variety of COVID-19 testing options
Citing the rise of new COVID-19 variants, the Burlington County Department of Health is encouraging county residents, students and workers to take advantage of the COVID-19 testing available to them at Rowan College at Burlington County and other pop-up testing locations. “We’re at a very critical time in our fight against the virus. The arrival of vaccines is a major plus and has…
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Old Bridge Township Council takes stance on COVID-19 vaccinations for students
OLD BRIDGE – Members of the Old Bridge Township Council took a stance opposing state Sen. Joseph Vitale’s (D-19) proposal to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for students once the vaccine is approved for students and once students return to full in-person learning. Vitale, chairman of the Senate’s health committee, began discussion with other lawmakers mandating the…
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More than 200 Holocaust survivors in Middlesex County can receive assistance from national partnership
As the pandemic approaches its year mark, Holocaust survivors across the United States continue to face new and renewed daily struggles. COVID-19 has only further exacerbated and enhanced the challenges that this vulnerable population faces, according to KAVOD SHEF (Survivors of the Holocaust Emergency Fund). Health and safety protocols have heightened social isolation for survivors.…
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COVID-19 updates from Bordentown
There are now 607 total positive cases reported from Bordentown Township, with five new cases reported on Feb. 10, one new case reported Feb. 11 and four new cases reported Feb. 12. There are nine total deaths since the pandemic began last March. There were two new cases reported from Bordentown City on Feb. 10,…
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Edison reports 23 new COVID-19 cases
EDISON – Edison officials reported 23 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 6,861, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Feb. 14. The age range of the new cases are from 9-83. The township has lost 314 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Well Care, TCCM provides…
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Edison health director will address COVID vaccine during Metuchen chamber meeting
The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its general membership meeting at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 25 via Zoom. Jay Elliott, director of the Edison Township Health Department, will address what is going on in the State of New Jersey with regards to the vaccine as well as the public’s access to vaccinations. Pre-registration, required…
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Age range of new COVID-19 cases from 2-88 in Edison
EDISON – Edison officials reported 41 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 6,861, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Feb. 13. The age range of the new cases are from 2-88. The township has lost 314 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Well Care, TCCM provides…
