COVID Cases In South Brunswick Reach Double Digits Again

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — On Tuesday South Brunswick reported COVID cases in the double digits again, with 24 positive cases last week. This is the highest number of new weekly cases since early May, said town officials.

This number surpasses the biggest increase reported the week of Sep. 27-Oct. 3, when 19 people tested positive.

The average age of the 24 people who tested positive last week was 36 years. Eleven were male and 13 females. In addition to the 24 new cases, officials were informed of six additional cases confirmed from previous months.

The total number of COVID positive cases in town now stand at 607.

Officials attributed last week’s increase to community spread within family groups. “In addition, there was a backlog in reporting by a lab, causing numbers to be higher when numbers were released,” said officials.

Read More Here: South Brunswick Sees Highest Weekly COVID Increase Since May

The week of Oct. 11 – 17, only two people tested positive for coronavirus, their lowest since March.

The Middlesex County has been operating both drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing sites. Those wishing to be tested will be required to make an appointment online and meet a set of criteria. More information (including the link to make an appointment) can be found here: http://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/Government/Departments/PSH/Pages/COVID-19--Testing.aspxn

If residents don’t have access to the Internet or are having connectivity issues, they can call 732-745-3100 to make an appointment.

Appointments will only be made on ‘registration days’, which are also listed online.

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