New COVID Cases In Princeton Linked To Colleges, Event: Officials

PRINCETON, NJ — The Princeton Health Department on Wednesday reported seven new cases of COVID-19 over the past seven days. Officials said they were seeing one or two cases everyday, over the past two weeks.

The new cases were linked to schools, colleges and social events, said officials. No further details were given.

All cases are of people aged below 25. The town reported a total of 10 COVID positive cases in the past 14 days. Officials said that some cases involve out-of-state students who tested positive and have returned home to Princeton.

“As we head into the fall, and as schools and businesses expand their operations, it is more important than ever that we all take precautions (social distancing, mask wearing, handwashing, etc.) to stem the spread of this disease. Young people are not immune and must take precautions,” health officials said in a statement.

Off-campus parties and social gatherings are a cause of concern for Princeton and nearby towns. Last week, 19 people in Ewing tested positive after attending a sorority party, reported Planet Princeton.

Meanwhile, Princeton University is conducting all classes remotely this fall. Only a few students and staff members could return to campus due to exceptional circumstances. The university is conducting asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for on-campus students and staff.

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After the first week of testing, four staff members tested positive of COVID-19.

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The Princeton school district too has begun the school year with remote learning and plans to move to the hybrid model in October.

The health department and mayor’s office has asked residents, especially young people to be extra cautious as flu season approaches.

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