Hillsborough Sees Highest Number Of Coronavirus Cases Since April

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Over the past two days, Hillsborough has reported its highest number of daily coronavirus cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

On both Wednesday and Thursday, Hillsborough reported 35 new positive COVID-19 cases. The last time Hillsborough saw around that many cases was April 22 when 23 cases were reported.

"People are letting their guard down and having more contact," said Pam Borek with Hillsborough.

Borek advised residents to continue social distancing, stay 6 feet apart, and to wear a mask.

"Even if they say they are healthy and fine, they could still be asymptomatic and still cause transmission," Borek said.

Borek said there seems to be no single setting or location attributed to the cause of the positive case increase.

As far as the age range of the new cases, Borek said it is hitting residents "across the board."

"Pretty much every age bracket is seeing an increase," Borek said.

The Hillsborough Health Department is planning on sending out precautions for residents to take next week as college students return home for the holidays.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Thursday granting municipalities and counties the option to close nonessential businesses after 8 p.m.

Borek said Hillsborough is not addressing this restriction in the township.

The spike in cases is not isolated to just Hillsborough. New Jersey on Tuesday announced its highest daily case total since April – 3,877 – and the state's highest death toll since July: 21. Read more: Gov. Murphy: NJ COVID-19 Numbers Going 'In Wrong Direction'

Gov. Phil Murphy said on the Today Show Thursday that the second wave of the coronavirus "is without question upon us."

“This second wave is without question upon us.”

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See how the new restrictions are impacting Hillsborough-area restaurants. Read More: Hurting Hillsborough Bar Takes Another Blow With New Restrictions

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