THREE NEW COVID-19 POSITIVE CASES REPORTED COMMUNITY-WIDE OVER THREE-DAY PERIOD – AUGUST 14 - 16

PLEASE NOTE: Cases are reported as soon as the information is made available to the Township. 

New COVID-19 Cases from August 14 – 16:  21F, 62M, 64M

STATE AND NJDOH STATISTICS: 

• NJ hospitals currently have 264 patients being treated for COVID-19.
• 91 patients in either critical or intensive care; 38 ventilators in use; 41% on ventilators.
• The daily spot positivity rate for tests from August 13 was 1.65%. Rate of transmission: 1.03
• SOCIAL DISTANCE, WEAR A MASK AND WASH YOUR HANDS

MIDDLESEX COUNTY CARES ACT SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE:  The COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Program launched today.  Created to assist small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus.  Through the program, Middlesex County intends to disburse a total of $30 million in grants for loss of revenue, verifiable expenses incurred, and/or continuation of services through the latest round of CARES Act Funds. Funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and capped at a total funding amount of $30,000 per application. The first eligibility period will be March 6 – July 31 with additional refunding periods being offered based on availability of funds.  Conditions must be met to qualify.  Visit www.middlesexcountynj.gov/mcsbrg for more information.

THE NEXT COMMUNITY UPDATE IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 20.