2 Montgomery, 1 Franklin Residents Test Positive For Coronavirus

MONTGOMERY, NJ — Two more Montgomery residents and a Franklin resident have tested positive for the new coronavirus.

This brings Montgomery Township's total of positive cases of COVID-19 to five. Franklin now has three positive cases in total as of Thursday. The fourth Somersert County positive case was identified in Bound Brook. (See Related: Bound Brook's 1st Positive Coronavirus Case Confirmed)

The two Montgomery cases are not connected to previously three identified cases involving family members and a student who attends Montgomery Lower Middle School, announced last weekend. (See Related: 3 Montgomery Family Members Test Positive For Coronavirus)

"All LMS parents should monitor their children for fever and cough until March 24, and contact their health care provider should these symptoms develop. It is important to remember that children, like adults, may exhibit very mild or no symptoms and still be able to spread the virus," said Montgomery Health Officer Stephanie Carey.

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The Somerset County Health Department is currently conducting an investigation to determine how the 72-year-old Franklin Township resident contracted the virus.

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. Peapack and Gladstone and Manville also reported their first case on Friday as well. (See Related: Peapack-Gladstone Reports 1st Positive Coronavirus Case; Manville Reports 1st Positive Coronavirus Case)

Residents are asked not to call 911 with questions about coronavirus, unless it is an emergency. The Governor has established a 211 hotline for information regarding coronavirus. Montgomery has also set up a Coronavirus hotline for questions: 908-533-9319

"The facts cannot be ignored or minimized. The COVID 19 virus is already present in our community, regardless of anyone’s relationship to a specific case. The likelihood of more cases being detected in the community is high. It is critically important that all residents diligently and proactively social distance now and continue until our advisories change. This practice is intended to protect you and your families as well as the health and safety of the entire community," Carey said.

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