Tag: novel coronavirus
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Old Bridge officials report three new positive COVID-19 cases
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported three new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total of positive cases to 27 in the township, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on March 25. In addition to the state’s official website – covid19.nj.gov – residents can text NJCOVID to 898-211 to…
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Monroe has 18 positive COVID-19 cases after report of two new cases
MONROE – Monroe officials reported two new positive COVID-19 cases on March 25, which brings the total number in the township to 18, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management. The new cases include a 63-year-old male and a 72-year-old female, officials said. “From what we see happening in New York, we must…
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Monroe officials report two new cases of COVID-19
MONROE – Monroe officials reported two new positive COVID-19 cases on March 24, which brings the total number in the township to 17, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management. Officials also announced new testing hours available at the COVID-19 drive-thru testing site at MyInstaDoc on 298 Applegarth Road. The facility will serve…
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Old Bridge positive COVID-19 cases continue to rise
OLD BRIDGE – The number of positive COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the township. Mayor Owen Henry announced eight new positive cases on March 24, which brings the total of positive cases to 24 in the township. eight new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total of positive cases to 16 in the township,…
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Two females are on home isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 in Edison
EDISON – Edison officials reported two new positive cases of COVID-19, which brings the total of positive cases to 17 in the township, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. The cases are a 18-year-old female and a 48-year-old female. Each person is on home isolation, officials said on March 24. Officials were not…
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In wake of rising positive COVID-19 cases, seniors at St. Joseph’s Senior Home will move to another facility
WOODBRIDGE – In wake of rising number of reported positive COVID-19 cases over the past few days, seniors living at the St. Joseph’s Senior Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility are being moved to another facility in northern New Jersey, according to Mayor John E. McCormac. The mayor, in his daily report on March 24,…
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Resources available to help citizens cope with stress, anxiety caused by coronavirus
With new concepts such as social distancing, quarantine and shelter in place, citizens are at risk for anxiety, depression and extreme levels of stress as the number of positive COVID-19 cases and potential associated deaths rise. “This is a normal response to a public health crisis like this. Although there are common stressors to us…
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Novel coronavirus pandemic may delay the long-awaited installation of flashing crosswalks in Metuchen
METUCHEN – The novel coronavirus pandemic may delay what would have been a victory in moving the long-awaited federal Safe Routes to Schools grant forward. The Metuchen Borough Council, at a meeting on March 9, approved a resolution authorizing the award of a construction contract in the amount not to exceed $483,325.40 to JC Contracting…
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Elderly woman is on home isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 in Edison
EDISON – Edison officials reported one new positive case of COVID-19, which brings the total of positive cases to 15 in the township, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. The case is a 93-year-old female, and she is on home isolation, officials said on March 23. Officials were not provided any other information…
