Latest Princeton Coronavirus Updates: 2 New Cases, 28 Total

PRINCETON, NJ — Officials have announced two new cases of the new coronavirus in Princeton, bringing the total number of cases to 28 as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the Princeton Health Department. The outbreak in New Jersey and across the nation is having vast impacts in Princeton, 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.

The breakdown of Princeton cases by age includes:
1 - age 0 to 11
1 - age 12 to 17
21 - age 18 to 65
5 - age 66 and older

Mercer County has a drive-up testing site at Quaker Bridge Mall that is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays by appointment only for symptomatic residents of the county. Physicians will provide documentation to the testing center, which will then make the appointments.

While there are several cases at Princeton University, only the cases of university staff who are Princeton residents are included in the town's numbers.

New Jersey now has 18,696 cases, and 267 have died since the crisis began. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

Here are the latest local updates from Princeton:

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SCHOOL

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

Princeton Schools also announced they will extend remote learning from home through April 17. MORE.

At Princeton University, 82 students have been tested for coronavirus, as of Tuesday afternoon. Three students tested positive and of those one met the clinical criteria for discontinuation of isolation and has left the campus. The other two positive cases met the clinical criteria for discontinuation of isolation and have returned to on-campus housing. Four students remain in isolation as they await test results.

BUSINESSES

Princeton grocery stores are taking added precautions to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus. MORE.

Whole Foods Market have also scheduled special hours for senior citizens, at all of its stores including in Princeton. MORE.

A number of Palmer Square businesses are finding alternative ways to keep afloat after Gov. Phil Murphy mandated state closures on March 16. MORE.

Burn Boot Camp Princeton is offering virtual workouts to the community "during this difficult time for people." MORE.

HOSPITALS

Visitors will no longer be allowed at Princeton Medical Center except under special circumstances to protect the health of patients and staff amid new coronavirus concerns. MORE.

CANCELLATIONS/CLOSURES

Princeton announced all municipal buildings and playgrounds will be closed to the public. MORE.

Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert declared a State of Emergency on March 13 implementing several changes in town. MORE.

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