Tag: COVID-19
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Watson Coleman tests positive for COVID
U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12th Congressional District) has tested positive for COVID-19, following the Jan. 6 demonstrations at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Watson Coleman said she believes she was exposed to the virus while she was in protective isolation in a secure location with other lawmakers, according to information from her office.…
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HEALTH MATTERS 1/15: Telehealth Helps Individuals with Mental Health Disorders Stay Connected
By Jody Kashden, Ph.D. For people living with mental health disorders, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a unique set of challenges. Not only has the pandemic exacerbated feelings of fear and anxiety, but it also has disrupted how individuals connect with each other, including with their therapist. Maintaining a human connection, however, is critical to…
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Age range of new COVID-19 cases are from 6-93 in Edison, police seeking quality of life issues, concerns residents may have
EDISON – Edison officials reported 37 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 5,436, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Jan. 11. The age range of the cases are from 6-93. The township has lost 285 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Well Care, TCCM will provide…
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Woodbridge reports 216 new COVID-19 cases in three days, Moderna vaccine available for healthcare professionals, police and firefighters in township
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 216 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 6,507, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on Jan. 11. Eighty-four new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Jan. 8, 95 new cases were reported for Jan. 9 and 37 new…
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Veteran council member to serve as president in Edison
EDISON – The Edison Township Council reorganized with veteran leadership at the helm. Councilman Robert Diehl, who has been on the council for 20 years and has served as council president in previous years, was nominated to serve as council president in a 4-3 vote at the council’s reorganization meeting on Jan. 6. Council members…
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Health care volunteers needed to assist with COVID-19 vaccinations
The Burlington County Board of County Commissioners is putting out the call for licensed or certified health care workers to help with the county’s vaccination program. “The arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccines provides a fantastic weapon for our fight against the disease, but we have a big job in front of us to vaccinate…
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Edison reports 50 new COVID-19 cases
EDISON – Edison officials reported 50 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 5,399, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Jan. 10. The age range of the cases are from 5-79. The township has lost 285 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Well Care, TCCM will provide…
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North Brunswick, South Brunswick schools expect to resume in-person learning Jan. 19
Schools in the area expect to open for in-person learning next week, following the winter holidays and the holiday break. South Brunswick schools will reopen to students with special needs on Jan. 13, and on Jan. 19 for the general student population, Superintendent of Schools Scott Feder said on Jan. 7. However, Feder called the…
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Edison reports 73 new COVID-19 cases, virus testing resumes at Lake Papaianni Park Jan. 11
EDISON – Edison officials reported 73 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 5,350, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Jan. 9. The age range of the cases are from 10-80. The township has lost 285 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Well Care, TCCM will provide…
