2 New Coronavirus Cases In Princeton, Total Rises To 7

PRINCETON, NJ — Two more positive new coronavirus cases were identified in Princeton bringing the town's total to seven, the Princeton Health Department announced Friday.

The first person recently returned from a trip to Spain and had been isolated since returning home. During isolation the person developed symptoms and was later tested. The only people exposed to this person were household contacts who have been using appropriate personal protective equipment and procedures. Those household contacts will now be isolated for 14 days, the health department said.

The second person was close with an attendee of the Feb. 29 house party. The infected person was self-isolating in advance of developing symptoms.

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Both people with new positive cases will be released from isolation when appropriate.

Most recently a Princeton elementary school teacher has tested positive for the new coronavirus on Thursday and is currently in the hospital. (See Related: Princeton Elementary Teacher Tests Positive For Coronavirus)

There were four previously positive laboratory confirmed coronavirus cases in Princeton. (See Related: Princeton Locals Test Positive For Coronavirus)

Princeton schools remain closed and have implemented remote learning from home through March 27. (See Related: Princeton Schools To Close For 2 Weeks, Start Alternate Plan)

Princeton also issued a State of Emergency last Friday. (See Related: Princeton Declares State Of Emergency After Coronavirus Confirmed)

Murphy said there are 155 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state total to 890 on Friday. There were also two more deaths, raising the total to 11 deaths. (See Related: Gov. Murphy: 2 More NJ Coronavirus Deaths, Strong Measures Coming)

The governor said the state should expect stronger measures on Saturday to "tighten the screws" and help bring an end to the outbreak. New Jersey will likely shut all non-essential businesses, and gatherings of 10 – or even fewer – will likely be banned, Murphy said.

All people in Princeton, especially those at highest risk should monitor their own health and limit their community exposure as outlined below. As more cases are observed throughout New Jersey, the Princeton Health Department is urging all people to practice social distancing:

• Avoid non-essential travel, public events, community gatherings, and indoor venues.
• Keep at least six feet between yourself and another person in all public places
• Avoid close contact, including handshakes and hugging
• Limit in-person meetings and gatherings

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