Tag: novel coronavirus
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Opinion: Being outdoors could help reduce COVID-19
To the Editor: We got the hand-washing messaging down: Do it and do it for 20 seconds. We got the social proximity rules knocked: Avoid. But what about the obvious flip side: If avoiding large groups is potentially lifesaving, what are we doing indoors? Faced with such momentous shifts in social norms as school closings…
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Outbreak of novel coronavirus hits home in Metuchen with passing of former council member
METUCHEN – The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has hit home with the passing of former Councilman Richard Weber, Mayor Jonathan Busch said in a social media post. Busch said Weber, who served the Borough Council from 2001 to 2010, “died of complications related to coronavirus.” “Please keep Richard, those he loved and those who loved…
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Metuchen Downtown Alliance is working with borough to help local businesses stay afloat
METUCHEN – In what was a tool to make it easier for customers to connect with area restaurants, the Metuchen Delivers campaign has taken on a new profound meaning in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Isaac Kremer, executive of the Metuchen Downtown Alliance (MDA), said early on the borough and area restaurants worked…
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Two more Edison residents test positive for coronavirus
EDISON – Edison Township has been notified that there are two additional COVID-19 cases. One is a 51-year-old female who has been self-quarantined and the other is a 26-year-old female with no further information available, according to information released in the evening of March 17 by the Edison Office of Emergency Management. The state will…
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Remote, online learning may continue to mid-April for Edison public school students
EDISON – Remote, online learning may continue for close to a month for students in the Edison Township Public School District. In a letter to school community members on March 17, Schools Superintendent Bernard Bragen Jr. said “it has been decided that in abundance of caution, online learning for all students will continue at…
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Middlesex County closes all public buildings; freeholder meeting will be conducted via conference call
The Board of Chosen Freeholders together with the Middlesex County Public Health Officer have directed that all Middlesex County buildings are closed to the public until further notice. This measure is in line with continued efforts from the county to keep employees and the public safe and healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak, said…
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Saint Peter’s University Hospital reports first presumptive positive coronavirus case
Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, is the site of care for a patient with presumptive positive COVID-19 (coronavirus) infection. Due to federal privacy laws, hospital administration cannot comment on the patient specifically, beyond saying this adult patient is hospitalized in isolation. Saint Peter’s University Hospital’s healthcare providers are specially…
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Jamesburg police adjust procedures, ensure safety protocols during coronavirus outbreak
JAMESBURG – Due to concerns regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Jamesburg Police Department is implementing changes to its normal daily operations. Jamesburg officers will be highly visible on patrol within the borough all hours of the day and night, according to a statement released on March 16. If you or your current household members are displaying…
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Monroe Township Police Department institutes policies to maximize safety during COVID-19 pandemic
MONROE – In light of the serious concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus), the Monroe Township Police Department is implementing important changes to our normal operations: If you and/or a current or former member of your household are displaying signs of a respiratory illness to include fever, cough, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath, please…
