Warren First Responders In Need Of Santizer, Wipes, Masks

WARREN, NJ — Residents are asked to donate unopened hand sanitizer and packaged disinfectant wipes along with N95 Respirator masks for Warren First Responders to help during the new coronavirus outbreak.

The first responders includes the Police Department, Fire Department and Rescue Squad who need these materials to stay safe at this time.

Residents who can provide assistance are urged to contact Jane Asch, Warren Township Office of Emergency Management Coordinator at 908-753-8000, ext. 262.

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As of Friday at 2 p.m., Murphy said there are 155 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state total to 890. There were also two more deaths, raising the total to 11 deaths. (See Related: Gov. Murphy: 2 More NJ Coronavirus Deaths, Strong Measures Coming)

There were four new cases in Somerset County on Friday bringing the county total to 28. Peapack and Gladstone and Manville also reported their first case on Friday as well. (See Related: Peapack-Gladstone Reports 1st Positive Coronavirus Case; Manville Reports 1st Positive Coronavirus Case)

Warren has had one positive case reported on Sunday. (See Related: Warren School Parent Tests Positive For Coronavirus)

Warren has since ordered a State of Emergency for the township on Monday. (See Related: Warren Declares State Of Emergency After Coronavirus Confirmed)

Murphy also ordered the closure of personal-care businesses by 8 p.m. Thursday. These include barber shops, salons, spas and tattoo parlors. (See Related: Gov. Phil Murphy: NJ Barbers, Salons, Spas Must Close)

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