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ONE NEW COVID-19 POSITIVE CASE REPORTED IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY IN MONROE TOWNSHIP ON WEDNESDAY

 

Known Cases

New Cases

Deaths

United States

2,215,517

 

119,674

New Jersey

168,107

442

12,800

Middlesex County

16,547

34

1,094

 

Monroe Township

 

747

 

1

114 Total

80 Long Term Care

34 Community-Wide

 

COVID-19 Cases received Wednesday, June 17:  New positive case 1:  66, male

STATE AND NJDOH STATISTICS: 

  • NJ hospitals currently have 1,268 patients being treated for COVID-19. Field medical stations reported 4 patients.
  • 73 new COVID-19 hospitalizations and 134 discharges yesterday.
  • 319 patients in either critical or intensive care; 81% on ventilators; 257 ventilators in use.
  • 35,484 COVID-19 cases at NJ long-term care facilities; 6,117 confirmed deaths.
  • The daily spot positivity rate for tests from June 14 was 2.94%; transmission rate of 0.75.
  • “We continue to be far below where we were just two weeks ago, and significantly down from our peak,” said Governor Murphy. “We’ve put a premium on responsibly and methodically moving ourselves into our restart and recovery, unlike states which are now just reaching their peaks.”
  • “Get tested for COVID-19,” said Governor Murphy. “Do it for you, your community, and your family. To find a testing site near you, visit covid19.nj.gov/testing.”

6181INDOOR SHOPPING MALLS TO REOPEN ON JUNE 29:  Governor Murphy announced today that indoor shopping malls can reopen with restrictions on Monday, June 29.  All customers will be required to wear face coverings at all times while indoors.  Capacity will be limited to 50% and common areas such as communal seating and food courts must be closed.  Read the full NJ.com article here.

 

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS STRUGGLING: 

Social distancing shouldn’t mean social isolation.  Call for help: 

Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-572-7233
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-877-652-2873
Youth Behavioral Health: 1-877-652-7624
Adult Mental Health: 1-866-202-4357

ZERO NEW COVID-19 POSITIVE CASES REPORTED IN MONROE TOWNSHIP ON MONDAY

 

Known Cases

New Cases

Deaths

United States

2,159,787

 

117,893

New Jersey

167,426

470

12,727

Middlesex County

16,474

16

1,085

 

Monroe Township

 

745

 

0

114 Total

80 Long Term Care

34 Community-Wide

 

STATE AND NJDOH STATISTICS: 

  • NJ hospitals currently have 1,291 patients being treated for COVID-19 – the first time this number fell below 1,300 in several months. Field medical stations reported 5 patients.
  • 33 new COVID-19 hospitalizations and 53 discharges yesterday.
  • 362 patients in either critical or intensive care; 68% on ventilators; 245 ventilators in use.
  • 35,403 COVID-19 cases at NJ long-term care facilities; 6,020 confirmed deaths.
  • The daily spot positivity rate for tests from June 12 was 2.46%; transmission rate of 0.69.
  • 2 new cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, 42 cases total. No deaths reported.
  • “We’re not out of the woods yet,” said Governor Murphy. “Social distancing must remain our top priority.”

GUIDANCE RELEASED FOR REOPENING OF HAIR SALONS, BARBERSHOPS AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES ON JUNE 22:  The Office of the NJ Attorney General today released new rules for hair and nail salons, barbershops and other personal care services to reopen next week, including screening customers and workers and limiting the number of people allowed in businesses.  Read the full NJ.com article here.

6161CENSUS ACTION DAY IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17:  Tomorrow is Census Action Day in New Jersey. The New Jersey Department of State and Complete Count Commission again asks everyone to Call Those Who Count On You to see how they’re doing and to ask them to fill out their Census.  Click here for additional information. 

DCA COVID-19 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:  The NJ Department of Community Affairs is pleased to announce the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which will provide temporary rental assistance to selected low- and moderate-income households who have experienced unemployment or reduced income due to the pandemic. Click here for more information.