3 Deaths, 37 Coronavirus Cases Reported In Fanwood

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Fanwood has now reported 37 total new coronavirus cases and three deaths as of Tuesday, according to the Westfield Regional Board of Health Department.

The most recent death was of a resident at The Chelsea.

"Please keep the families of these individuals in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time knowing they are unable to gather for funerals, memorials, and other group commemorations to honor those lost lives," said Mayor Colleen Mahr. "As you know the rates of infection and COVID-19 related deaths are of concern withing long term care centers across the country."

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The Fanwood Health Department is in daily contact with the management at The Chelsea to offer ongoing guidance and track outbreaks.

Scotch Plains also launched a COVID-19 webpage dedicated to important resources that small business owners and workers can utilize during these tough times.

The current total in Union County is 7,265 and 238 deaths as of Tuesday.

Gov. Phil Murphy announced the Garden State has 4,049 new cases and 365 more deaths as of Tuesday. The report likely had additional cases because of a lag in reporting from the holiday weekend, he said. Murphy said New Jersey now has 68,824 and 2,805 deaths in total. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

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