Peapack-Gladstone Reports 1st Positive Coronavirus Case

PEAPACK-GLADSTONE, NJ — Peapack-Gladstone confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus on Friday, the Bernards Township Health Department announced.

To date, 23 cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in Somerset County 743 cases have been identified in New Jersey, according to the Bernards Township Health Department.

The health department is doing epidemiological interviews to find out if anyone had close contact with the person with the confirmed case. These elevated-risk people will be contacted by the health department directly.

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"This is a rapidly evolving situation and it’s easy for rumors and misinformation to be spread in the community. The Bernards Township Health Department is working closely with local officials, the Peapack-Gladstone Office of Emergency Management and the NJDOH to provide residents withthe most up to date and accurate information," the health department stated.

As of Friday at 2 p.m., Murphy said there are 155 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state total to 890. There were also two more deaths, raising the total to 11 deaths. (See Related: Gov. Murphy: 2 More NJ Coronavirus Deaths, Strong Measures Coming)

There were four new cases in Somerset County on Friday bringing the county total to 28.

The Bernards Township Health Department is encouraging all residents to take precautions and practice social distancing to protect themselves and others from respiratory illness:

• Avoid crowds and large gatherings always maintain at least a 6-foot distance.
• Stay home if you are sick. Limit close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a 60% alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

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