Tag: COVID-19
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South Brunswick schools back in session
After nearly 11 months, the South Brunswick School District is back in session. All township schools have staff and some students in their buildings. South Brunswick received 18 inches of snow total during the Nor’easter, according to updated information provided by the South Brunswick Police Department on Feb. 5. Police are advising motorists to use…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases under 20, virus testing continues Feb. 5 at Lake Papaianni
EDISON – Edison officials reported 18 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 6,469, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Feb. 3. The age range of the new cases are from 2-69. The township has lost one more resident to COVID-19, which brings the total number of residents…
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Saint Peter’s University Hospital offers series of virtual lectures based on adolescent and family issues
Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, is hosting a free virtual lecture series on adolescent and family health issues. The first event in the series, “Adolescents and Ways to Safely Socialize,” will be presented virtually from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 via Zoom. Dr. Susan Brill-Goldberg, chief of the Division of…
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Health Matters 2/5: Bariatric Surgery Can Help Jumpstart Weight Loss
By Lisa Dobruskin, MD, FACS More than 70% of American adults are overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And informal surveys suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the problem, as many people are eating more and exercising less. Moreover, as the CDC notes, adults with excess weight…
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Managing pandemic stress
By Dr. Nichole Chaviano, DPT Every person has to manage a variety of stressful situations in both their personal and professional lives every day. Sometimes stress is good; it can force you to make tough decisions, organize your thoughts clearly and even boost memory – but these benefits are short term and the long-term effects…
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Princeton school district wants vaccines for teachers, staff
Princeton Public Schools officials did not mince words as they called on Gov. Phil Murphy to move classroom teachers higher up on the list of New Jersey residents who are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. In a Jan. 28 letter to Gov. Murphy, Interim Superintendent of Schools Barry Galasso urged the governor to give New…
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Old Bridge reports 211 new COVID-19 cases in a week, township loses seven more residents
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 211 positive COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 5,117, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on Feb. 3. The seven-day period is from Jan. 28 to Feb. 2. The township has lost seven more residents…
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Edison reports 28 new COVID-19 cases
EDISON – Edison officials reported 28 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 6,445, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Feb. 2. The age range of the new cases are from 7-85. The township has lost 303 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The Indian Business Association…
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COVID-19 updates from Bordentown
There are now 583 total positive cases reported from Bordentown Township, with one new case reported on Feb. 1 and three new cases reported on Feb. 2. There are nine total deaths since the pandemic began last March. There was one new case of COVID-19 reported from Bordentown City on Feb. 1 and two reported…
