Tag: novel coronavirus pandemic
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New COVID-19 cases in Woodbridge at an all-time high, township selected to distribute Moderna vaccine next week
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 261 new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 4,881 according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on Dec. 18. Sixty-four new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Dec. 14, 87 new cases were reported for Dec. 15, 51 new cases…
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With a smile and thumbs up, five team members at JFK Medical Center receive first doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
EDISON – Hope. That is what Charlene Letsch, a registered nurse working in critical care at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) JFK Medical Center, said of hearing about a COVID-19 vaccine. She was one of five team members, who also included Mercedittas Mallari, director of the emergency department; Armando Tamargo, one of the hospital’s emergency medical…
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Edison reports 51 new COVID-19 cases, next virus testing at Papaianni Park Dec. 18
EDISON – Edison officials reported 51 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 4,127, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Dec. 16. The age range of the cases are from 3-97. The township has lost 255 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Mayor Thomas Lankey, the Municipal…
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Old Bridge reports 217 new COVID-19 cases in a week, photos for township Gingerbread contest due Dec. 18
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 217 new positive COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 2,905, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on Dec. 16. The seven-day period is from Dec 9-16. The township has lost two more residents to COVID-19,…
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Monroe Public Schools transitioned to full-remote learning on Dec. 16, will remain remote through Jan. 19
MONROE – The rising coronavirus cases in the township and the compound of staffing issues in the district have led the Monroe Township School District to transition to fully-remote learning starting Dec. 16. Schools Superintendent Dori Alvich informed the community of the decision in a letter on Dec. 14 stating “the district has reached a…
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Monroe to begin master plan review in early 2021 with full public engagement
MONROE – Township officials are planning to thoroughly review Monroe’s master plan, which will give the township an opportunity to explore ways to control development, invest in traffic improvements and gain momentum toward the township’s goal of preserving 50% of open space in the township. With the review, the Township Council has approved a resolution…
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Edison reports 37 new COVID-19 cases, photos for Holiday House Decorating contest due Dec. 18
EDISON – Edison officials reported 37 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 4,074, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Dec. 15. The age range of the cases are from 17-85. The township has lost 255 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Mayor Thomas Lankey, the Municipal…
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Edison total COVID-19 cases reach more than 4K, Lightbridge Academy and its little helpers donate to Cops For Tots toy drive
EDISON – Edison officials reported 58 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 4,037, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Dec. 14. The age range of the cases are from 10-89. The township has lost 255 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Mayor Thomas Lankey, the Municipal…
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Many of the new COVID-19 cases under the age of 30 in Woodbridge, township holding house decoration contest
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 225 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 4,620 according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on Dec. 14. Sixty-five new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Dec. 11, 78 new cases were reported for Dec. 12 and 82 new…
