74 New Weekly COVID Cases In South Brunswick

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – South Brunswick on Tuesday reported 74 new COVID-19 cases from the past week, making it the third highest in the town’s history, surpassed only by two weeks in April.

The average age of those infected is 38 years with 46 men, 28 women and 12 children below the age of 18 testing positive.

In addition, 20 cases were reported from previous weeks. South Brunswick now has 959 cases of residents who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Officials have asked residents to redouble their efforts to main social distancing, washing hands and wearing face masks.

The number represents a 45 percent increase in new cases since reported last week. The township has taken many measures to mitigate the spread of COVID.

Here are some changed schedules around town:

• Public Library Service Changes

The South Brunswick Public Library has paused its phased reopening, to ensure the safety of the public and staff. Browse-and-Go hours have ended. Customers can order reading materials, audiobooks, DVDs and other items seven days a week through Contact Free Pickup at the Library.

Read More Here: South Brunswick Library Changes Service Model Due To COVID

• Schools

South Brunswick public schools are currently in virtual learning mode, with no students or teachers in the buildings until at least Dec. 14. But that date may be extended further due to the course of the pandemic.

Read More Here: South Brunswick School District Goes Full-Remote Until Dec. 14

• Sporting Events

Effective Dec. 5 through Jan. 2, 2021, all youth and adult sports are being placed on hold. Exceptions are made for collegiate-level and professional teams.

• Travel advisory:

Town officials strongly discourage non-essential travel. Travelers and residents returning from any U.S. state or territory beyond the immediate region (New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Delaware) should self-quarantine at their home, hotel, or other temporary lodging and follow recommendations from the CDC. Travelers are also advised to consider getting tested with a viral test (not an antibody test) one or three days before the trip and again between three to give days after the trip. If travelers test positive, they should self-isolate for at least 10 days and should postponing travel. If they test negative, travelers should quarantine for seven days after travel. If testing is not available (or if the results are delayed), travelers should quarantine for 10 days after travel.

• Testing Locations

There is an increasing demand for testing. To find nearby places to get tested click the link to search for a location - https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing#test-sites

Middlesex County Health Department offers free COVID testing. Click the link to schedule an appointment - http://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/Government/Departments/PSH/Pages/COVID-19--Testing.aspx

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