Township of Monroe News

Known Cases

New Cases

Deaths

Monroe Township

1097

34

(11/5 – 11)

128 Total (1 NEW)

85 Long Term Care

43 Community-Wide

 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.” 

Known Cases

New Cases

Deaths

Monroe Township

1054

33

(10/29 – 11/4)

127 Total

84 Long Term Care

43 Community-Wide

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

Seven additional positive cases community-wide reported today were from March, May, June, July, August and September. 

MESSAGE FROM MAYOR TAMBURRO:

Special thanks to our Municipal Clerk and her team for all of their hard work on the 2020 election.  Thanks to our Library Director and her staff for hosting the municipal ballot drop box and the County voter information center.

Congratulations to all candidates who emerged victorious in VOTE 2020.  Let’s all work together for the betterment of our country, our state and our Township.

Please remember that we are still in the middle of a national pandemic and numbers of positive cases are climbing everywhere.  The second wave of coronavirus is here.

I can’t stress enough how important it is to wear masks, maintain 6 ft of social distance and wash hands regularly.  Adhere to CDC and NJDOH guidelines, avoid indoor gatherings and get your flu shot.   

The Monroe Township Library will remain closed, including the book return drop box. 

Late fees will not be charged during this time.  

Township officials were informed late Tuesday evening of a library employee who tested positive for COVID-19; preempting plans to resume curbside pick-up operations on Wednesday.Please be advised that the Monroe Township Library will remain closed while the additional testing, notifications and contact tracing is underway. Additional information will be provided, as necessary.