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               Last week we recorded 3 new case, but 4 new cases in the past two days. The new cases may be part of extensive delays in national labs reporting back on test results or it could be a increase in the virus spread. We will need to watch over the next two weeks to see additional data. The New Jersey State Department of Health website continues to list South Brunswick as having the virus suppressed at this time.
 
Trends
                While cases remain at a low level we continue to see an increase in younger people testing positive. In just the past four days, from July 25^th to July 28^th, 57% of those who tested positive were teenagers or in their 20’s.  This is a marked change from early in the virus outbreak when many people who tested positive were older adults.
 
            Statewide, 718 people are hospitalized from COVID, down from a high of over 8000 in April. Testing results are taking longer to come back as more people are being tested, even those without symptoms. Test results can take over a week to come back.
 
            We currently have 457 cases of residents who have tested positive. This number reflects both residents and people living in long term care facilities in the Township. Middlesex County Health Department indicates 31 Township residents have passed away from the virus. 16 were men and 15 were women. The average age of the person who passed away from the virus in the Township is 75. Half of all the people who passed away were living in a long term care facility.
 
            Middlesex County has a total of 17,580 residents who have tested positive.

            The social distancing and wearing face-covering have made an impact on the number of positive cases.  Remain vigilant in protecting yourself and others by wearing face-coverings and keeping social distance.
 



SOUTH BRUNSWICK COVID TRACKING NUMBERS

Week	Positive Residents	First Aid Calls	Crashes
03/15 to 03/21	7	59	23
03/22 to 03/28	20	91	11
03/29 to 04/04	27	103	18
04/05 to 04/11	90	97	14
04/12 to 04/18	62	66	13
04/19 to 04/25	79	76	28
04/26 to 05/02	63	64	13
05/03 to 05/09	24	64	20
05/10 to 05/16	22	86	18
05/17 to 05/23	15	62	23
05/24 to 05/30	5	70	24
05/31 to 06/06	1	56	19
06/07 to 06/13	10	78	30
06/14 to 06/20	3	86	24
06/21 to 06/27	6	89	36
06/28 to 07/04	5	74	31
07/05 to 07/11	3	86	21
07/12 to 07/18	3	71	21
07/19 to 07/25	3	90	29

 
Testing Centers -
Please note that Middlesex County has been operating both drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing sites. Those wishing to be tested will be required to make an appointment online and meet a set of criteria. More information (including the link to make an appointment) can be found here: http://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/Government/Departments/PSH/Pages/COVID-19--Testing.aspx
 
If the resident does not have access to the internet or having connectivity problems, they are instructed to call 732-745-3100 to make an appointment (beginning at 10 am on registration days). Appointments will only be made on ‘registration days’, which are also listed online. Please note that call-in registrations will not be accepted on Sundays.
 

Instructions:

Wear a face mask and keep social distancing