Latest Hillsborough Coronavirus Updates: 2 Deaths, 76 Cases

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Hillsborough Township now has two deaths and 76 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus as of Monday, according to Mayor Doug Tomson. The outbreak in New Jersey and across the nation is having vast impacts in Hillsborough, 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.

• 2 - age 0 to 9
• 1 - age 10 to 19
• 9 - age 20 to 29
• 3 - age 30 to 39
• 16 - age 40 to 49
• 19 - age 50 to 59
• 14 - age 60 to 69
• 6 - age 70 to 79
• 6 - age 80 to 89

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'

Here are the latest local updates from Hillsborough:

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SCHOOLS

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

An Amsterdam School student also tested positive for COVID-19 on March 24. 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.

Old Man Rafferty's in Hillsborough is offering free toilet paper or paper towels with every order. MORE.

Stage House Tavern in Somerset is offering free meals to those at risk, quaratined, or seniors and also "affordable" family meals for all. MORE.

Hillsborough's Flounder Brewing Co. is selling growlers and crowler fills of 12 different beers and taking a lot of precautions for everyone's health and safety. MORE.

Hillsborough mom and business owner Tiziana Masi is offering families an alternative way to still celebrate their special day in a social distancing friendly way. MORE.

FEEL GOOD STORIES

Hillsborough siblings Navleen and Raj Boparai are helping to feed those serving in the front lines of the new coronavirus outbreak. 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

Hillsborough declared a State of Emergency on March 17 implementing several changes in town. MORE.

The Somerset County Park Commission is extending the closure of programs, events, and activities until April 30.

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