Tag: novel coronavirus
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Milltown mayor says the borough will get through pandemic stronger than ever
MILLTOWN – Milltown Mayor Trina Mehr says the borough will “get through [the novel coronavirus pandemic] stronger than ever.” “I know it’s been a difficult few weeks for us,” she said in a video message to residents on March 26. “We all have pitched in together. I couldn’t be more proud of how Milltown has…
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Old Bridge positive COVID-19 cases rise to 41 after report of 14 new cases
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 14 new positive COVID-19 cases on March 26, which brings the total number of positive cases to 41 in the township, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report. In addition to the state’s official website – covid19.nj.gov – residents can text NJCOVID to 898-211…
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Cranbury Township police confirm three additional positive cases of COVID-19
CRANBURY – The Cranbury Township Police Department reported three additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 on March 26. Cranbury currently has four positive cases of novel coronavirus. Cranbury’s first reported case was on March 22, when the Cranbury Township Office of Emergency Management was notified that one resident had tested positive for COVID-19, according to township…
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Monroe reports 11 new positive COVID-19 cases; surge due to new testing site opening
MONROE – Monroe officials reported 11 new positive COVID-19 cases on March 26, which brings the total number in the township to 29, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management. The new cases include a 19-year-old female, a 30 year-old male, a 37-year-old female, two 45-year-old females, a 68-year-old female, a 71-year-old female,…
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Metuchen reports its second positive COVID-19 case
METUCHEN – Metuchen officials reported the borough’s second positive COVID-19 case, according to Mayor Jonathan Busch. The mayor, in a social media post on March 26, said he was informed the case is a 25-year-old resident. “Our collective thoughts and prayers are with this individual and his or her family,” he said. The borough reported…
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Vital outreach and support continues for YMCA of Greater Monmouth County during pandemic
Despite having to close its doors due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, with locations in Freehold, Old Bridge and Red Bank, are continuing its vital outreach and support for the community. More than 150 donors filled all open appointments for blood drives for the American Red Cross to address…
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Number of positive COVID-19 cases rises to 40 in Edison after report of 19 new cases on March 26
EDISON – The number of Edison Township positive COVID-19 cases rose to 40 after a report of 19 new cases on March 26, according to information provided by the Edison Office of Emergency Management. Seventeen residents are on home isolation and two residents are hospitalized, officials said in a report. The cases include a 52-year-old…
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Edison Amazon employee on home quarantine after testing positive
EDISON – An individual who works at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Edison has tested positive for COVID-19, according to information provided by Amazon. “We are supporting the individual who is recovering,” the company said in a statement. “We are following guidelines from local officials and are taking extreme measures to ensure the safety of…
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Woodbridge mayor, dignitaries praise state for keeping nursing home residents safe
WOODBRIDGE – Mayor John E. McCormac praised what he called the leadership and decisive action of Gov. Phil Murphy and his administration to ensure the safety of residents at St. Joseph’s Seniors Home assisted living facility and nursing home in Woodbridge in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Woodbridge officials reported six new positive…
