South Brunswick Sees 'Dramatic Increase' In COVID Cases: OEM

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Over the past week, COVID-19 cases continue to spike in the Township, according to the South Brunswick Office of Emergency Management (OEM).

From Dec. 31 to Jan. 5 South Brunswick saw a dramatic increase in cases with more than 500 additional cases reported. This mirrors trends occurring around the state, the OEM said.

In the last 24 hours, the township reported 168 positive cases, according to Middlesex County COVID-19 dashboard. Monday saw the highest number of cases being reported - 319.

Federal officials are meanwhile bracing for U.S. infections to jump in January 2022, with numbers that could top 500,000 new cases per day, the OEM said. Officials hope that the peak of the omicron wave will be over by early February. Health officials believe the most challenging times will be the next four to five weeks.

health officials have asked residents to stay home if they are sick. Do not go to work, events, or family gatherings if you are ill.

Ridgewood Labs is conducting testing in the parking lot on Route 27 / Finnegans Lane.

Kendall Park First Aid and Rescue Squad is organizing free rapid and PCR COVID-19 testing for all New Jersey residents on Saturday, Jan. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 121 New Road, Kendall Park. No appointment or insurance is needed).

Those interested need to fill out a form before arriving for the testing to minimize wait times. The link for the form can be found at: https://sso.rapidcontrol.org/220043745035850

Select Account #237, select both rapid and PCR, complete all fields marked with a red asterisk, and bring the email confirmation with you.

Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. For COVID-19 test guide, click here.