Latest Princeton Coronavirus Updates: 37 Total Cases

PRINCETON, NJ — Officials have announced six new cases of the new coronavirus in Princeton, bringing the total number of cases to 37 as of Friday 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.

• 1 - age 0 to 11
• 1 - age 12 to 17
• 5 - age 18 to 25
• 5 - age 26 to 35
• 3 - age 36 to 45
• 9 - age 46 to 55
• 4 - age 56 to 65
• 4 - age 66 to 75
• 3 - age 76 to 85
• 1 - age 86 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.

Princeton's first death was reported on Thursday. Read More: First Coronavirus Death In Princeton

Gov. Phil Murphy provided another grim update on the coronavirus outbreak on Friday, announcing 4,372 new cases – the highest daily number yet – and 113 more deaths. The rising fatality rate shows that coronavirus is fast surpassing all causes of death, based on the most recent daily averages, in the Garden State. Read More: Coronavirus Surpassing NJ's Top Causes Of Death As 113 More Die; 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.

FEEL GOOD NEWS

Princeton Soup and Sandwich has come up with a way to support local business and give back to the hospital workers serving on the front line amid the coronavirus outbreak. 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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