Latest Summit Coronavirus Updates: 40 Total Cases

SUMMIT, NJ — As of Thursday morning, the total number of new coronavirus cases in Summit totaled 40. The new coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey and across the nation is having vast impacts in Summit, including the closure of schools and many businesses.

The number of cases of the illness caused by the virus, known as COVID-19, continue to rise and additional measures and closures continue to be announced.

The breakdown of Summit cases by age includes:

8 - age 20 to 29
9 - age 30 to 39
8 - age 40 to 49
8 - age 50 to 59
6 - age 60 to 69
1 - age 70 to 79

In New Jersey the number of cases has risen to 22,255, and 355 people have died, as of Thursday. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

>>>See statewide updates and news here

SCHOOLS

Summit schools will be closed until further notice. MORE

All Summit resident students under the age of 18, regardless of the school or eligibility in the free/reduced program are eligible for breakfast and lunch meals at food pick up locations at Summit High School and Jefferson Elementary between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Those interested in attending the Board of Education meetings remotely can do so here.

BUSINESSES

Summit Downtown, Inc. has been encouraging customers to buy gift certificates to local businesses, and has posted links to restaurants that deliver and small local businesses that offer items on-line. MORE

HOSPITALS

Atlantic Health has tightened visitor policies at its hospitals, including Overlook Medical Center

in Summit and Morristown Medical Center. MORE

CANCELLATIONS/CLOSURES

Renaissance Church moved its Sunday services and community programs online while the coronavirus limits activities in person. MORE

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