Tag: novel coronavirus
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Woodbridge reports 27 positive COVID-19 cases, 10 from St. Joseph’s Senior Nursing Home
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge has reported five new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in the township to 27, according to Mayor John E. McCormac. Ten of the 27 cases are from St. Joseph’s Senior Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility. The mayor had reported one of the elderly patients from the nursing home – who…
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Four new positive COVID-19 cases bring total to 12 in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE – Twelve total positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in Old Bridge, after four more were announced on March 22, according to Mayor Owen Henry. “We continue to pray for the affected residents safe and speedy recovery,” Henry said, adding he hoped people were making “the best of your weekend and spending with…
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One of eight people tested positive for COVID-19 at St. Joseph’s Senior Home in Woodbridge has died
WOODBRIDGE – One of the elderly patients who tested positive for COVID-19 passed away from the virus at the hospital on March 21, according to Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac. The patient was one of eight people confirmed positive for the coronavirus in Woodbridge Township from the St. Joseph’s Senior Nursing Home and Assisted Living…
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Old Bridge reports four new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing total to eight
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge has a total of eight positive COVID-19 cases, according to Mayor Owen Henry. The Middlesex County Department of Health advised township officials late afternoon on March 21 of four additional confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Bridge. “We pray for the affected residents safe and speedy recovery,” Henry said. The most…
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Residents enjoy recreational activity at Thompson Park ahead of new restrictions
MONROE – Residents enjoyed some recreational activity at Thompson Park – the largest park in the Middlesex County Park System, which is located in Monroe Township and Jamesburg – ahead of Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement of new restrictions to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic on March 21. Bathroom facilities and playgrounds were…
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Woodbridge reports eight positive COVID-19 cases from one nursing home; Edison reports a recovery
Eight of the 19 people confirmed positive for the coronavirus in Woodbridge Township came from the St. Joseph’s Senior Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility. Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac, in his daily report to the public on the pandemic, said one of the two newest cases – a 46-year-old resident – was reported from…
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Murphy expands restrictions for New Jersey residents
Gov. Phil Murphy announced new restrictions during a press conference on March 21 to address COVID19 concerns. Effective March 21 at 9 p.m., the new standards for businesses are as follows: CLOSED Gatherings of individuals, such as parties, celebrations, or other social events, are cancelled unless explicitly authorized by Executive Order 107. CDC guidance defines…
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Edison Chamber of Commerce mobilizes as around-the-clock resource for local businesses
EDISON – The Edison Chamber of Commerce is working around the clock to be a proactive resource, facilitator, advocate and provider of information, services and support for the township business community and the families who own and work for local businesses, said Joseph Coyle, executive director of the chamber. “This is an unprecedented time for…
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A pandemic that has impacted all aspects of life
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 is having a trickle down, chain reaction effect on all aspects of life. Emergency response Chief Robert Robinson of the North Brunswick First Aid and Rescue Squad said first responders may wear extra gowns, masks and gloves when responding – but they will respond. “We are always preparing for cases…
