FIVE NEW COVID-19 CASES IN MONROE TOWNSHIP 590 NEW COVID-19 CASES IN NEW JERSEY NJ TOTAL IS NOW 1,914
Mayor Tamburro Implores: “Stay home except for essential trips.”
LATEST STATE/COUNTY UPDATES: The latest statistics related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus from Governor Murphy’s office this afternoon includes 590 new positive test results in New Jersey for a statewide total of 1,914. Middlesex County reports 31 new cases for a total of 147 positive cases. Monroe has just been notified of five new cases: 66-year-old male, 57-year-old male, 76-year-old female, 60-year-old female and 26-year-old female. Monroe now has a total of twelve positive cases.
“Stay in, unless you absolutely need to go out. Stay safe. Stay smart. Stay compassionate to one another,” said Governor Murphy.
COVID-19 DRIVE-THRU TESTING SITE IN MONROE TWP at MyInstaDoc, 298 Applegarth Road: TESTING AVAILABLE TUESDAY 9AM-5PM AND THURSDAY 9AM-5PM. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Limited availability and those without appointments must wait in line. Patients must have COVID-19 symptoms, including fever, or have been exposed to an infected person. Pre-register at www.myinstadocmonroe.comor call 609-207-3220 to speak with a medical professional.
STATE EXPANDS TELEMEDICINE FOR RESIDENTS: Late last week, the state passed legislation to expand telemedicine from home. Today, the NJ Department of Health stated that they will be announcing a telemedicine and telehealth plan through your health insurance and Medicaid providers to serve residents during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Contact your health insurance or health provider to continue your health and counseling care over the phone or by video at home.
MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINE: The Governor’s Office announced today the availability of tele-mental health services from 8 am – 8 pm at 866-202-HELP (4357).
RECYCLING SERVICES CONTINUE: Please be advised that recycling is currently continuing on its regular schedule.
REMINDER: ALL NON-ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES; ALL GATHERINGS CANCELLED: Governor Murphy yesterday directed the closure of all non-essential retail businesses until the current emergency ends. He further cancelled all gatherings and ordered nearly all residents to STAY AT HOME. See summary of the Governor’s Executive Order: https://monroetwp.com/index.php/news/639-governor-murphy-announces-statewide-stay-at-home-order-closure-of-all-non-essential-retail-businesses
REMINDER: DONATE TO THE FOOD PANTRY ON MONDAY: Residents are invited to donate non-perishable and non-expired food tomorrow, Monday, March 23. Donations may be deposited in specially marked blue bins at the front door of the Monroe Township Senior Center located at 12 Halsey-Reed Road and the Monroe Township Community Center located at 120 Monmouth Road from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please contact Pam Broskie at 732-521-4400 with questions.
RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICE & GROCERY DIRECTORY: Please review the directory of available services and operating hours for local essential businesses. This information has been provided by business owners and is current as of Sunday, March 22 at 5pm. We will continue to work with our partners to update information as it is received. We apologize if we missed any businesses, please contact Eileen Biennas at