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SECOND POSITIVE MONROE TOWNSHIP COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS CASE ANNOUNCED

Monroe Township was notified this afternoon by the Middlesex County Department of Health of the second Township resident testing positive for the COVID-19 Coronavirus.  

The patient, in their forties, reportedly presented with symptoms and was seen at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where a test was conducted. The patient is under home-quarantine. The resident is a family member of a Brookside elementary school student.  

The County Health Department is the lead in the investigation of the case and is responsible for all notifications.  

Updates will be provided as they are available and allowed under federal and state privacy laws.  Names, addresses and personal identifying information of patients cannot be released or shared with the community. 

 

STATE UPDATE:  The latest statistics related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus from Governor Murphy’s office this afternoon includes 89 new positive test results in New Jersey for a statewide total of 267.  Middlesex County now has 22 positive cases.  

MAYOR ORDERS ADULT AND CHILD DAYCARE CENTERS, COSMETOLOGY ESTABLISHMENTS CLOSED:  Mayor Tamburro has ordered the following additional restrictions after 8 p.m. today: All adult and child daycare centers and all cosmetology establishments including barbershops, hair salons, nail salons, day spas and massage centers must close effective 8 p.m. tonight and must remain closed until further notice.

“Proactive closures are one of the proven ways to help curtail the spread of the Coronavirus in our community,” said Mayor Tamburro.  “These closures are a responsible and necessary way to stop large and small gatherings while limiting close contact between residents and service professionals in the community.” 

 

MONROE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT: Monroe Township Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Dori Alvich, shared the following message with parents, guardians and staff yesterday evening, Monday, March 17:  https://www.monroe.k12.nj.us/cms/lib/NJ01000268/Centricity/domain/1/announcements/2019-20/A%20message%20from%20MONROE%20TWP.pdf

GOVERNOR MURPHY CLOSES MALLS, AMUSEMENT PARKS/CENTERS:  

Effective 8:00 PM tonight, Governor Murphy directed the closure of all indoor retail shopping malls, amusement parks and amusement centers across New Jersey until the current emergency ends.

Help is available for residents who are out of work as a direct result of this emergency. Workers whose place of employment has closed, or whose hours have been cut, as a result of the COVID-19 Coronavirus are, in all likelihood, eligible to receive either full or partial unemployment insurance.  Every resident whose job has been directly impacted is encouraged to visit nj.gov/labor for comprehensive information from the NJ Labor Department.

PRESIDENT TRUMP ANNOUNCES GUIDELINES:  Guidance from the office of the President of the United States yesterday stressed the importance of staying home and keeping a safe social distance from others.   

“It’s important for the young and healthy people to understand that while they may experience milder symptoms, they can easily spread this virus, and they will spread it indeed, putting countless others in harm’s way,” said President Trump.  “We especially worry about our senior citizens.  Avoid gathering in groups of more than 10 people.  Avoid discretionary travel.” 

He declared that every American can help slow the virus’ spread and keep the most high-risk populations safe by following these steps:

  1. Listen to and follow the directions of yourstate and local authorities.
  2. If you feel sick, stay home. Do not go to work. Contact your medical provider.
  3. If your children are sick, keep them at home. Contact your medical provider.
  4. If someone in your household has tested positive for the Coronavirus, keep the entire household at home.
  5. If you are an older American, stay home and away from other people.
  6. If you are a person with a serious underlying health condition—such as a significant heart or lung problem—stay home and away from other people.

Click here for guidance from the President’s office:  https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/15-days-slow-spread/