Two South Brunswick Residents Die Of COVID; 70 New Cases Reported

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Two South Brunswick residents — a woman in her 70s and a man in his 80s — died after testing positive for COVID-19, township manager Bernard Hvozdovic confirmed.

The total fatality count for South Brunswick now stands at 37.

On Monday, the township reported 70 new COVID-19 cases from last week. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 1,170 South Brunswick residents have tested positive for COVID-19.

Among those who tested positive last week, 40 were men and 30 women and 11 were below the age of 18.

Town officials have once again urged residents to remain cautious when visiting relatives over the holidays or welcoming guests. Officials have asked residents to wear face masks indoors when in company of people outside the household.

Meanwhile, the coronavirus continues to take a grim toll on Middlesex County. As of Friday, the county reported 344 new cases, taking the cumulative total to 39,220.

Read More Here: Middlesex Co.'s COVID Cases Remain 'Very High:' See Town Updates

Local government offices are closed to the public and South Brunswick Public School is currently on virtual learning mode.

Officials said the status of school reopening “remains fluid,” and all future decisions will be made taking into account “the best and most recent available data, guidance from government organizations, and a comprehensive review of school district capabilities.”

Currently hospitals across New Jersey are vaccinating their staff who work in high risk settings.

You can learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine by clicking here.

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