Latest Bridgewater Coronavirus Updates: 7 Deaths, 99 Cases

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater Township now has seven deaths and 99 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus as of Monday, according to officials. The new coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey and across the nation is having vast impacts in Bridgewater, including the closure of schools and many businesses.

The number of cases of the illness caused by the virus, known as COVID-19, continue to rise and additional measures and closures continue to be announced.

As of Monday, there are a total of 902 cases and 31 deaths in Somerset County.

New Jersey had 3,663 new cases and 86 more deaths on Monday. The numbers marked the second day in a row that the numbers were much lower than the outbreak's worst day on Saturday. This brings the state's total to 41,090 cases and 1,003 deaths.

Gov. Murphy also offered some insight into how long this could last in NJ. Read More: Gov. Murphy: Coronavirus May 'Spill Meaningfully Into The Summer'

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SCHOOLS

All Raritan Valley Community College classes will continue online for the remainder of the semester due to the new coronavirus outbreak. MORE.

All schools in Bridgewater will remain closed through at least April 17 in response to the new coronavirus outbreak, state officials said. MORE.

BUSINESSES

We put a call out to local businesses on Patch this week and asked them to update their status, give details on how you can continue to patronize them and to let the community know how they can best help during these challenging times. MORE.

Congressman Tom Malinowski will host a webinar on Tuesday for small businesses and non-profits in New Jersey's 7th District who have been impacted by the new coronavirus outbreak. MORE.

Jessica Colon, a Bridgewater mom of four and owner of Hairitage Hair Lounge in Somerville, came up with some creative ways for clients to still take care of themselves while social distancing and staying in quarantine amid the coronavirus outbreak. MORE.

Whole Foods Market have scheduled special hours for senior citizens, at all of its stores including in Bridgewater, amid a heightened demand for groceries fueled by new coronavirus fears. MORE.
Village Brewing is offering beer to go as a way to get some relief during the new coronavirus outbreak. MORE.

Wegmans in Bridgewater has set food item limits for customers as frustrations grow over empty store shelves. MORE.

FEEL GOOD STORIES

It wasn't the wedding Bridgewater native Lori Marulli and her fiance Patrick Cyrana had envisioned, but it was one they will never forget. MORE.

HOSPITALS

Visitors will no longer be allowed at RWJ University Hospital Somerset except under special circumstances to protect the health of patients and staff amid new coronavirus concerns. MORE.

CANCELLATIONS/CLOSURES

Bridgewater declared a State of Emergency on March 16 implementing several changes in town. MORE.

Somerset County is looking to set up the county's first drive-thru testing site for the new coronavirus. MORE.

Bridgewater's Council Meeting on Monday was held virtually in order to practice safe social distancing. MORE.

The Bridgewater Township Municipal Complex is also closed to the public. Anyone who has business with the township should reach out via phone or email.

The Bridgewater Senior Center, Municipal Court and Library are all closed until further notice.

Bridgewater recreational activities are postponed until further notice.

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