South Brunswick Case Count Climbs, Still No Deaths

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — In one rare bit of bright news, there are still no deaths due to covid-19 among South Brunswick residents as of Sunday afternoon, according to local police.

The coronavirus case count has climbed — up to 54 positive cases as of Sunday — but that increase was expected and planned for, said South Brunswick Mayor Charlie Carley in an email to residents.

"This represents a significant increase over the course of a week, but these numbers are not unexpected," Carley said Sunday. "We know that this virus is spreading, and so an increase in cases was inevitable, but an increase in the number of people tested also means an increase in positive test results."

As of Sunday, there are about 2,900 positive cases in Middlesex County, with 80 deaths. This is according to the state's brand-new coronavirus dashboard. New Jersey as a whole is at 37,500 positive cases and 917 deaths.

"We as a community, you, your families, your neighbors, are holding the line — washing hands often and properly, keeping social distances, covering coughs and sneezes, even in our homes, cleaning surfaces, and staying home as much as we can," said Mayor Carley. "Right now, due to your diligence, our town's results are promising."