South Brunswick COVID Cases Continue To Decline 'Significantly'

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The number of positive COVID-19 cases in South Brunswick has declined “significantly” over the previous week, health officials said.

This past week, 29 residents testing positive for the virus, and one COVID-19 related death was reported.

For the week of April 18 to 24, 14 women and 15 men tested positive for COVID-19, with eight being under the age of 18.

With 73 percent of the township’s adult population receiving at least the first dose of the COVID vaccine, officials said they expect the number of COVID-19 cases to fall further in the coming weeks.

However, officials have asked residents to remain vigilant.

“Although the State is loosening restrictions and our numbers are improving, we still need to continue to take precautions to make sure that those residents who are at-risk or unvaccinated are protected as well,” officials said.

As of last week, all residents aged 16 and older who live, work, or study in New Jersey are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

Where and How to Find Vaccine Appointments

Patch has gathered tips that may help for securing vaccine appointments and websites with additional information:

• Join the New Jersey Covid Vaccine Info Facebook group. The 61,000-member group gives New Jerseyans the opportunity to share up-to-date information on vaccine availability.
• Follow VaxxUpdates on Twitter. The page helps Garden State residents secure vaccine appointments with instant updates on availability.
• CVS and Rite Aid began scheduling COVID-19 appointments at locations that will receive vaccines. But appointments fill up quickly. CVS, Rite Aid and Walmart have expanded their number of sites. Read more: CVS Adding 30 COVID-19 Vaccine Sites In New Jersey
• CentraState Healthcare System in Freehold periodically opens registration. They will email a link when you're eligible for an appointment.
• Check out the COVID-19 Vaccine Registration FAQ from RWJBarnabas Health. You can sign up at their website to be alerted when the vaccine becomes available in your area.
• ShopRite sometimes has a wait time to access its vaccine scheduler, but it allows the public to make appointments.

Register at the state, local/county portals to ensure you have a better chance of getting the vaccine when it becomes available in your category.

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