37 New COVID Cases, 1 Death Reported In South Brunswick

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick on Monday reported 37 new COVID cases and 1 COVID-related death, this past week.

This number represents a 68 percent increase from the prior week, and is the highest since April. The one new death is of a man in his 70s.

The announcement was made by Office of Emergency Management Director and South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka, and Township Manager Bernard P. Hvozdovic Jr.

“The increased number of positive residents combined with a significant increase in people being hospitalized around the State, has us urging residents to wear face masks, use social distancing, and limit crowd sizes,” Hayducka said in a statement.

“As the situation continues to develop, we will be sending out more frequent emails on the virus trend locally, testing locations, and any changes in State regulations or guidelines,” said Hvozdovic.

Officials said the town will continue to see an increase in COVID cases and hospitalizations over the coming weeks.

The average ago of those who tested positive is 40 years, with 15 of them men and 22 women. Six people are under the age of 18.

Many residents have reported delays in trying to get a COVID test. Town officials have released a list of testing locations:

Brunswick Urgent Care
3185 Route 27
Franklin Park, NJ 08823
Ph: (732) 422-4889

CVS COVID TEST CENTER (Drive-thru)
3570 Route 27, Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 422-4334
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 2-3 Days Appointment Required Screening Required Testing Available for Children 12+ Years Old

CVS Health COVID-19 drive thru test locations are by appointment only, patients must register at https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing

Omnia Diagnostic Services,
Independent Laboratory
1 Duncan Dr, Cranbury Township, NJ 08512
Ph: (609) 642-4033
Open: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Rapid Testing Results in 15 Minutes Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1 day appointment required.

Additional Information on testing sites - https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing#test-sites

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