Tag: COVID-19
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Monroe sees uptick in new COVID-19 cases, mayor urges avoidance of indoor gatherings with extended family
MONROE – Monroe officials reported 34 new COVID-19 case over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 1,014, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management on Oct. 29. The seven-day period was from Oct. 22-28. The new cases community wide include a six-year-old female, a 15-year-old male, a 17-year-old…
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Edison reports 23 new COVID-19 cases over two-day period
EDISON – Edison officials reported 23 new COVID-19 cases over a two-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 2,479, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. Fifteen new cases – ages between 11-61 – were reported for Oct. 29 11-61 on Oct. 29 and eight new cases – ages between 24-62…
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Woodbridge reports 115 new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period, photos for township Halloween costume contest must be sent in by Nov. 2
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 115 new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 2,502, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on Oct. 30. Twenty-seven new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Oct. 26, 32 new cases were reported for Oct. 27, 29 new cases…
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YMCA of MEWSA receives Loves Takes Action Award, funding to continue vital programs during pandemic
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) was awarded a $50,000 Love Takes Action Award from the New York Life Foundation. The grant will allow the YMCA to continue to provide vital programs and services to the community during the pandemic. “We are grateful for the New York Life Foundation’s investment in…
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Edison reports seven new COVID-19 cases
EDISON – Edison officials reported seven new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 2,456, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Oct. 28. The age range of the cases are from 24-42. The township has lost 243 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The Township Council has returned…
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Monroe woman is one of three to win Fresh Cravings Walmart Associate Cookoff with ramen noodle dish
MONROE – When thinking about a recipe for the inaugural national recipe contest in the Fresh Cravings Walmart Associate Cookoff, Touraine Jones thought a ramen noodle dish made sense as a fall staple comfort food. The contest, which was launched in September, welcomed Walmart associates to enter for a chance for their recipe to be…
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Monroe DPW operations suspended after employee tests positive for COVID-19
MONROE – An employee of the Monroe Township Department of Public Works Road Division tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports on Oct. 28. The DPW offices, the DPW yard and all special pickups will be closed through and including Nov. 3. Contact tracing is underway and all notifications have been made, according to the report.…
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South Brunswick COVID cases surpass 600; highest weekly increase since early May due to family gatherings, delay in lab reports
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – For the fourth time since June 14, South Brunswick has seen its weekly COVID-19 positive cases in the double digits, with 24 new cases reported last week. This is the highest number of new cases since early May. While this is a change from recent trends, during which South Brunswick was mostly…
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Old Bridge reports 56 new COVID-19 cases in a week, paper shred event on Oct. 30
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 56 new positive COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 1,557, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on Oct. 28. The seven-day period is from Oct. 21-27. The township has lost 85 residents to COVID-19, according…
