2 More Deaths, 7 New Coronavirus Cases In Bridgewater

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater announced two more deaths and seven new coronavirus cases in the township as of 10 a.m. on Thursday.

"We recently received word of the second and third confirmed deaths in Bridgewater Township related to the COVID-19 virus," said Mayor Matthew Moench. "I know I speak for everyone in Bridgewater when I say that all of us — residents, employees and officials — send our thoughts, prayers and support to everyone affected by this virus and to these families in particular. I will continue to make sure that Bridgewater residents are kept up-to-date with all of the most current information we are able to provide. I ask that everyone in our community maintain the courage, resolve and unity they have shown so far through this crisis."

As of Thursday morning Bridgewater has a total of three deaths and 22 positive new coronavirus cases.

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The total number of positive cases of the new coronavirus reported in Somerset County on Wednesday afternoon has increased to 139, according to Somerset County Department of Public Health and Safety. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

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