RECORD BREAKING NUMBER OF COVID-19 POSITIVE CASES REPORTED THIS WEEK IN MONROE

146 NEW CASES COMMUNITY-WIDE, TWO NEW CASES IN LONG-TERM CARE, & TWO DEATHS OVER SEVEN-DAY PERIOD 

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

Twenty-eight additional positive cases community-wide reported today were from June through November. 

New Community-Wide Cases (12/3 – 9):  0.4M, 02M, 05F, 06M, 08F, 08M, 09F, (2) 09M, 10F, (3) 11M, (2) 13F, 15M, 16M, (4) 17F, (3) 17M, (3) 18M, (3) 19F, (2) 19M, 20M, 21F, 21M, (2) 22F, 22M, 24M, (2) 25M, 26F, (2) 27F, 30F, 32F, (2) 32M, (2) 34F, 34M, 35M, 36F, 37M, 38M, (2) 39F, 39M, (4) 40F, 41F, (2) 41M, (2) 43M, 44F, (2) 45M, (2) 46M, (2) 46F, (3) 47F, 48F, (4) 48M, (4) 49M, (3) 50F, 51F, 51M, (2) 52F, (4) 53F, (2) 53M, 54F, (3) 54M, 55M, 56M, (2) 57F, 58F, 58M, 59F, (3) 59M, (2) 60F, 60M, 61F, 61M, 62F, 63F, 63M, 64F, (2) 68M, 68F, (2) 70M, (2) 71M, (4) 72M, (2) 73F, 74F, 74M, (2) 76F, 77F, 77M, (2) 79M, 82M, 88F, 92F  

New Long-Term Care Case (12/3 – 9):  78F, 91M

              MESSAGE FROM MAYOR TAMBURRO:  WE ALL NEED TO TAKE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND GET THROUGH THESE DIFFICULT TIMES

We have reached a very concerning milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic. Today we are reporting the single highest number of new positive cases for the week of December 3-9^th in Monroe Township since the beginning of this fight.  This trend is consistent with virus counts across the county, state and country.  I understand the overwhelming fatigue placed on all of us over the past nine months.  I feel it too.  But we cannot give up.  It is more important than ever to avoid indoor gatherings and close interaction with anyone outside of our immediate households.

We are optimistic that a vaccine is on the horizon but we recognize that we are many months away from it being fully available to the entire public.  We must bridge the next several months which may be very difficult.  Please remember, we are one community. We are not alone and I believe there will be better days ahead in 2021.  Let’s continue to support each other and reach out if you need help in any way.

CURRENT STATE AND NJDOH STATISTICS: 

• 5,370 new positive cases in New Jersey
• 3,533 COVID-19 patients in NJ hospitals.
• 630 individuals in critical care; 65% on ventilators.
• Daily percent positivity: 18%. Transmission rate:  1.10
• All non-essential interstate travel is strongly discouraged. Residents and visitors coming to NJ are to observe a 14-day self-quarantine.

“The more people who contract COVID-19, the more people who will eventually need hospitalization,” said Governor Murphy.  “The numbers in our hospitals are our greatest concern when it comes to determining the steps we need to take as a state.”

DEADLINE EXTENDED to December 17 for NJ Economic Development Authority PPE Access Program:  Small businesses and non-profits are eligible for discounts of up to 70% on PPE purchases

COVID-19 TESTING AVAILABLE IN MONROE:  Testing is 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 also offers testing 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. 

MIDDLESEX COUNTY COVID-19 DASHBOARD:  Visit https://discovermiddlesex.com/total-cumulative-cases/for total cumulative coronavirus cases from Middlesex County reported by municipality.  The dashboard is updated by 4pm daily.