Bridgewater Passes 1K Coronavirus Cases This Weekend

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater hit a grim milestone this weekend when it passed 1,000 positive coronavirus cases.

As of Monday, 1,029 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Bridgewater since March. That is a net increase of 36 new cases since Friday, according to the township.

Bridgewater also reported one new death on Monday, bringing the township's total deaths to 74.

The Bridgewater Health Department shared the deaths by age range:

• 2 were under the age of 50
• 5 were between 50 and 64
• 17 were between 65 and 79
• 48 were aged 80+

The overall age range of those who died is 40 to 105 years of age.

"We are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases that appear, at least to some degree, to be associated with parties/gatherings and sports activities. We are also seeing cases in family clusters as well as cases coming from other, often unknown, sources and environments, such as long term care and schools," Bridgewater Health Officer Kevin Sumner previously said.

Sumner noted that the township has received many calls about people not abiding by quarantines, especially as they relate to schools.

As the holiday approaches, Sumner shared precautions for residents to take.

"The key messages are the same, but due to the rise in cases are more important than ever," said Sumner.

• Maintain physical distance
• Wear a face covering
• Wash your hands
• Avoid gatherings and parties
• Follow the directions of health professionals, especially if advised to isolate or quarantine
• Even if you do not feel sick that does not mean you cannot give it to someone else if you have been exposed

For more information on the coronavirus in Bridgewater or other resources visit bridgewaternj.gov.

The rise in cases is not isolated to Bridgewater alone as a spike is being reported across the state.

On Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy reduced the maximum number of people who can gather outside in New Jersey from 150 to 25. Murphy warned that several of the state's key metrics have gotten "way too high." Read More: NJ: Outdoor Gatherings Drop To 25 As COVID Metrics 'Way Too High'

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