Full Notification

 
South Brunswick School District has closed schools today over concerns about the Coronavirus. We understand there will be a lot of confusion around what that means for the community and we wanted to provide the latest information that we know.
 
WHAT WE KNOW -
 

• There are NO cases of any South Brunswick resident testing positive for Coronavirus.

 

• The primary concern surrounds an incident that the Princeton Health Department has under investigation. Princeton Health Department was notified of a potential exposure to Coronavirus at a private party in Princeton and are looking to identify any potential Coronavirus infections that may result.  Two attendees at the party had attended the Biogen Conference in Boston which has been linked to Coronavirus transmission.  Upon their return to their homes in the Boston area, they subsequently tested positive Coronavirus. 

 

• While the investigation is preliminary, the Princeton Health Department believes there were approximately 30 people at the party, two who may have been from South Brunswick.  The Princeton Health Department is actively investigating and contacting all of the Princeton residents who attended the party and working with the Middlesex County and South Brunswick Health Departments to identify residents from South Brunswick who may have attended.  It is believed at least 2 South Brunswick residents attended the event. Those in attendance will be asked to self-quarantine until assessment and any testing is completed. The immediate risk to the general South Brunswick population remains low. 

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS –
Individuals can help prevent the spread of Coronavirus and other diseases by practicing basic infection control on a daily basis.

• Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds each time (or the length of time it takes to sing happy birthday twice).  Soap and water are preferred to hand sanitizer, and are usually more readily available.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are ill.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
• Do not reuse tissues after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched.
• Stay home when you are sick. 
• Businesses are being advised to be supportive of staff in instances of illness.

 
 
For more information on Coronavirus:
CDC – General Information on Coronavirus:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html
 
CDC: Frequently Asked Questions:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
 
NJ Department of Health, COVID-19:  https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml 
 
For the most up-to-date and credible information, please monitor the websites listed or call the NJDOH COVID-19 Hotline, 24/7, at 1-800-222-1222. 
 
South Brunswick Office of Emergency Management will provide a briefing later today to detail any additional information about the situation.