Tag: COVID-19
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East Brunswick mayor says township will create COVID-19 contact tracing program
EAST BRUNSWICK–Wanting to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 within East Brunswick Public Schools, Mayor Brad Cohen spoke about the creation of a testing and contact tracing program. “I am working with the township, the Board of Education and the county, along with,help from the Air Force Academy’s Pandemic Team, to try to come up…
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Burlington County will offer zero-interest loans to small businesses impacted by COVID-19
The Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Burlington County Bridge Commission announced the launch of a new interest-free loan program aimed specifically at aiding small businesses impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A total of $660,000 in federal CARES Act funding was secured by the Burlington County Bridge Commission’s Economic Development Office for the…
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East Brunswick superintendent confirms three positive COVID-19 cases from outside school buildings
EAST BRUNSWICK–Superintendent Victor Valeski announced that three individuals have tested positive for COVID-19, but the transmission occurred outside of the school district. “I must report we have three confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 impacting East Brunswick Public Schools. It is extremely important for you to know these positive COVID-19 cases were not from transmissions within…
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Metuchen Downtown Alliance’s focus on strengthening town’s foundation allows for quick pivot during COVID-19
METUCHEN – As the economic toll of COVID-19 continues to affect businesses nationwide, new independent establishments continue to open in Metuchen after Metuchen Downtown Alliance (MDA), the town’s volunteer-driven downtown management and revitalization organization, awarded 40 local businesses with reopening grants. “Five new businesses have confidently moved forward with their opening plans during this challenging pandemic,…
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Burlington County delivers more than 50,000 meals to seniors during coronavirus pandemic
Burlington County has delivered more than 50,000 meals to homebound senior citizens as part of the county’s continuing effort to assist vulnerable residents during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “The pandemic has been hard on all of us, but most of all our seniors. Many of them have felt isolated inside their homes due to the…
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Old Bridge reports 37 new COVID-19 cases in the past week
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 37 new positive COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 1,290, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on Sept. 23. The seven-day period is from Sept. 16-22. The township has lost 84 residents to COVID-19, according…
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Edison reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, library bookmark challenge for K-5 runs through Sept. 30
EDISON – Edison officials reported 10 new COVID-19 cases, which bring the total number of cases to 2,169, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Sept. 23. The age range of the new COVID-19 cases is from 15-81. The township has lost 240 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The township announced…
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The Hun School starts school year in blended learning model
After careful consideration and planning, The Hun School officially opened its 107th academic year on Sept. 8th following a virtual convocation. This year’s convocation was symbolic of the times, held virtually in order to welcome all students, faculty and staff at once, according to information provided by the school. The following day, the school opened…
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Blood donations critically needed
Plasma from whole blood donations made through the American Red Cross that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment to give blood now to help ensure coronavirus patients and others who depend on transfusions have needed blood products this fall.…
