Full Notification

10 NEW COVID-19 CASES IN MONROE TOWNSHIP
 
4,372 NEW COVID-19 CASES IN NEW JERSEY – 29,895 TOTAL CASES
 
LATEST STATE/COUNTY UPDATES: 
The latest statistics related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus from Governor Murphy’s office this afternoon includes 4,372 new positive test results in New Jersey for a statewide total of 29,895.  There are 113 new reported deaths for a total of 646. Middlesex County reports 359 new cases for a total of 2,125 positive cases.  The state has announced that Middlesex County has 56 deaths to date.  Monroe Township has been notified of 10 new cases today, of which one patient is in the hospital and the remainder are recovering in self-quarantine at home.  Monroe now has a total of 125 positive cases. 
 
The new cases are:
 

25, female	59, female	64, female	84, female	91, female
91, female	21, male	27, male	90, male	69, male

 Middlesex County Board of Health has authorized the release of the following information regarding positive cases in Monroe Township adult communities as of April 3, 2020:
 
Clearbrook, 17
Regency, 7
Rossmoor, 6                                                   
Concordia, 6
Ponds, 1                                                        
Greenbriar at Wittingham, 1
Renaissance at Cranbury Crossings, 5             
Stonebridge, 4
 
MESSAGE FROM MTPD CHIEF & OEM COORDINATOR BIENNAS:
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Monroe Township community for answering our call earlier in the week seeking donations of Personal Protective Equipment.  We received an abundance of well needed supplies from residents and businesses alike.  It’s refreshing to know that we can always count on the Monroe Township community to pull together under difficult circumstances,” said Chief of Police and Coordinator of the Office of Emergency Management, Michael Biennas.  “In the same vein as the community rallied to provide supplies, I am imploring all residents to do what is being asked now:  STAY AT HOME.  We need to maintain adequate social distances and refrain from social gatherings.  During this public health emergency, my officers are prepared to curtail all gatherings until this order is lifted – not because we want to but because we have to - for the safety of all.” 
 
MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR MURPHY:
“Yesterday I spoke with Dr. Anthony Fauci. He was very complimentary of the approaches we’re taking here in New Jersey and stressed that compliance is going to be the key to us getting ahead – and staying ahead – in terms of flattening the curve,” said Governor Murphy.  “I know I sound like a broken record on this, but social distancing is our best offense and defense.  When you’re out, keep that safe six-foot distance between you and others.  If you don’t have to be out, STAY HOME.  New Jersey – What we’re doing IS WORKING. Look at places ignoring social distancing. Our measures are saving lives.  You keep staying home. We’ll keep working to expand hospital, ventilator, PPE, and testing capacity. Together we’ll FLATTEN THE CURVE.”
  
NJDOH STATISTICS: 

• 3,016 people who've tested positive for COVID-19 are in hospitals. That represents 12 percent of total hospitalizations in state today. Of those hospitalized, 1,227 or 41% are on ventilators.
• 12% of deaths were related to a long-term care facility.
• 132 of the 375 long-term care facilities in the state have confirmed at least one coronavirus case. 

 TESTING TOMORROW, SATURDAY, APRIL 4:
COVID-19 DRIVE-THRU TESTING SITE IN MONROE TWP at MyInstaDoc, 298 Applegarth Road:  The facility will serve pre-registered patients only from 9am – 1pm and drive-up patients from 1pm – 3:30pm.  Testing will continue on Tuesday, April 7.  Pre-register at www.myinstadocmonroe.com or call 609-207-3220 to speak with a medical professional.
 
MONROE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT:  Monroe Township Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Dori Alvich, shared the following message with parents, guardians and staff this afternoon, Friday, April 3:  https://www.monroe.k12.nj.us/cms/lib/NJ01000268/Centricity/domain/1/announcements/2019-20/covid/3-27-20.pdf

RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICE & GROCERY DIRECTORY:  CURBSIDE PICK-UP AVAILABLE AT SELECT LOCATIONS – Please inquire when placing your order.  To update your information, please contact Eileen Biennas at [email protected] 732-521-4400: https://monroetwp.com/index.php/news/636-covid-19-business-operating-schedule

SUBURBAN BUS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING SERVICE EFFECTIVE SATURDAY, APRIL 4:  The Suburban bus company will be temporarily suspending all service effective Saturday, April 4.  They will continue to operate the Saturday schedule they have been running all week until the last bus returns to the garage on Friday, April 3.