THIRTY-FOUR NEW COVID-19 POSITIVE CASES AND ONE DEATH REPORTED OVER SEVEN-DAY PERIOD;

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

Nine additional positive cases community-wide reported today were from May, July, August, September and October. 

New Community-Wide Cases (11/5 – 11):  01M, 19F, 20M, 21F, 21M, (2) 22F, 22M, (2) 23M, 24M, 25M, (2) 26M, 27M, 31F, 36M, 38F, 39F, 43M, 46F, 49F, 50M, 60M, 63F, 66F, 70M, 76F, 78M, 79F, 85F    

New Long-Term Care Cases (11/5 – 11):  78F, 92F, 96F

STATE AND NJDOH STATISTICS: 

• 3,517 new cases reported in NJ on Thursday, November 12
• NJ hospitals have 1,827 COVID-19 patients – highest since June 4
• 360 patients in intensive care; 117 critical care patients on ventilators.
• The statewide positivity rate for tests recorded on November 8 was 12.02%. Rate of transmission 1.30.

MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR MURPHY:

“This second wave is without question upon us.  Our numbers have gone up dramatically, whether it’s new cases, hospitalizations, our positivity rate, everything is going in the wrong direction.  Wear a mask. Social distance. Stay safe,” said Governor Murphy.  “As cases of COVID-19 increase across the country and in our state, we must take all measures necessary to stop the spread.  We must come together as a state to once again beat back this deadly virus and to save lives.”  Governor Murphy’s cited 3,000 to 3,800 cases per day now, compared to a peak of 4,300 in the spring.  “We’re getting into a neighborhood that is extremely concerning.” 

ANTIBODY TESTING & COVID-19 TESTING AVAILABLE IN MONROE:  As a reminder, testing is conveniently available in Monroe Township at MyInstaDoc Monroe located at 298 Applegarth Road.  Call 609-207-3220 for more information or to schedule an appointment.  Hackensack Meridian Urgent Care of Monroe is located at 215 Applegarth Road.  Call 732-263-7922 for more information or to schedule an appointment.  Visit covid19.nj.gov/testing for additional testing locations throughout the state. 

NEW RESTRICTIONS ON SEATING AND HOURS FOR RESTAURANTS AND BARS EFFECTIVE TODAY:  Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 194, on Tuesday that imposes restrictions on seating and hours for restaurants, bars, clubs, and lounges, and prohibition of interstate indoor K-12 and youth sports effective today, Thursday, November 12, 2020.

MONROE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY TO RESUME CURBSIDE PICK-UP SERVICE ON THURSDAY, 11/19:  In the interest of public safety and in an effort to provide continued services, the Monroe Township Library has suspended its grab-and-go operations until further notice.  The Library is scheduled to resume curbside pickup only at the drive-thru window effective Thursday, November 19 with extended hours:  Monday – Thursday:  10am – 7:30pm; Friday and Saturday:  10am – 4:30pm.  Please visit the Library website at www.monroetwplibrary.org or call 732-521-5000 for additional information on virtual programming, bookmobile and more. 

MONROE DPW RESUMES SERVICES:  The Monroe Township Department of Public Works has resumed previously scheduled bulk pick-ups and leaf collection through the end of November.  The Recycling Center has reopened with the following hours:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday:  10am – 2:45pm and Saturday:  8am – 11:45am.  Please contact DPW at 732-656-4575 for additional information.