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NINETEEN NEW COVID-19 POSITIVE CASES REPORTED OVER SEVEN-DAY PERIOD

 

Known Cases

New Cases

Deaths

 

Monroe Township

 

905

 

19

(9/24 – 9/30)

126 Total

84 Long Term Care

42 Community-Wide

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

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

New COVID-19 Cases from September 24 – 30th:  8M, (2) 16M, (2) 18M, 19F, 20M, 20F,

(2) 22F, 36M, 42F, 47M, 49F, 53M, 67F, 77M, 77F, 86F

 

STATE AND NJDOH STATISTICS: 

  • NJ hospitals currently have 271 patients being treated for COVID-19.
  • 108 patients in intensive care; 39 ventilators in use; 36% of critical patients on ventilators.
  • Daily spot positivity rate for tests from September 26 was 3%. Rate of transmission 1.15.
  • As of Tuesday, September 29, travelers to NJ from 34 states and territories are advised to observe a 14-day self-quarantine period. Visit Covid19.nj.gov for updates.

1015VOTE 2020 – SECURE BALLOT DROP BOX:  The 2020 ballot drop box at the Monroe Township Library is now open for those who wish to deposit their vote-by-mail ballots.  The drop box is located outside the Library’s main doors and is under video surveillance. Ballots are collected daily by county election officials.  Learn more at VOTE 2020 under helpful links on the Monroe Township website. 1014

GET YOUR FLU VACCINE TODAY:  The CDC recommends getting a flu vaccine, especially this year with the seasonal flu overlapping with coronavirus.  See your doctor or visit one of the locations listed on the Township website under Get Your Flu Shot