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Health Update Wednesday 7pm. Schools to use remote learning, Senior Center Closed,2 residents monitored for exposure
SOUTH BRUNSWICK OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BRIEFING MARCH 11, 2020
Office of Emergency Management Director and South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka and Township Manager Bernard P. Hvozdovic Jr. detailed efforts to address issues around a Coronavirus (COVID-19) exposure incident. The South Brunswick Office of Emergency Management, South Brunswick School District, South Brunswick Police Department, Middlesex County Health Department, and the Princeton Health Department have been coordinating in the investigation of a Coronavirus (COVID-19) exposure that took place at a private party in Princeton on February 29, 2020. Two South Brunswick residents were at the event and may have been exposed to people who later tested positive. The two residents have complained of one or more symptoms and are being evaluated.
Chief Hayducka said, “There has been extensive efforts over the past 24 hours to coordinate with the different agencies involved in the response to this incident. While we await further testing and answers the residents have self-quarantined. Our goal in the guidance we are providing is to slow any potential spread of the virus. We will continue to work to provide accurate information about what we learn.” Chief Hayducka also credited the South Brunswick School District for their efforts. “We have been in contact with the Superintendent on an almost hourly basis since just after midnight. The school staff was exceptional in assisting in identifying people of concern in the Township,” said Hayducka.
South Brunswick has also taken the precautionary step of closing the South Brunswick Senior Center for the next week. In addition there will be limited Senior Transportation. This is done out of an abundance of caution. The Meals on Wheels program will continue to go on.
South Brunswick School District will be using remote learning on Thursday March 12th and Friday March 13th. The school district is sending an email to detail what that means.
WHAT WE KNOW – (MARCH 11, 2020 7pm)
Three residents of Pennsylvania who attended a private party in Princeton on February 29th have presumptively tested positive in Pennsylvania for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). These three individuals are residents of Pennsylvania. Also attending the February 29th party were two individuals from the Boston area who subsequently tested positive for coronavirus after returning home.
Princeton’s Health Department was alerted to the positive test results from Pennsylvania for the three individuals from Pennsylvania earlier today. The results are considered “presumptive” until confirmed by the CDC. There is no estimate for how long the CDC will take to verify these results.
The Princeton Health Department has confirmed there were 47 people at the party, fourteen of whom were from Princeton and two from South Brunswick. Of those sixteen residents, all have been contacted: eleven complain of one or more symptoms and are being evaluated. All sixteen have been advised to self-quarantine at the present time and the immediate future. All are being followed for the development of signs and symptoms.
STEPS TO FOLLOW
Office of Emergency Management Director and South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka and Township Manager Bernard P. Hvozdovic Jr. detailed efforts to address issues around a Coronavirus (COVID-19) exposure incident. The South Brunswick Office of Emergency Management, South Brunswick School District, South Brunswick Police Department, Middlesex County Health Department, and the Princeton Health Department have been coordinating in the investigation of a Coronavirus (COVID-19) exposure that took place at a private party in Princeton on February 29, 2020. Two South Brunswick residents were at the event and may have been exposed to people who later tested positive. The two residents have complained of one or more symptoms and are being evaluated.
Chief Hayducka said, “There has been extensive efforts over the past 24 hours to coordinate with the different agencies involved in the response to this incident. While we await further testing and answers the residents have self-quarantined. Our goal in the guidance we are providing is to slow any potential spread of the virus. We will continue to work to provide accurate information about what we learn.” Chief Hayducka also credited the South Brunswick School District for their efforts. “We have been in contact with the Superintendent on an almost hourly basis since just after midnight. The school staff was exceptional in assisting in identifying people of concern in the Township,” said Hayducka.
South Brunswick has also taken the precautionary step of closing the South Brunswick Senior Center for the next week. In addition there will be limited Senior Transportation. This is done out of an abundance of caution. The Meals on Wheels program will continue to go on.
South Brunswick School District will be using remote learning on Thursday March 12th and Friday March 13th. The school district is sending an email to detail what that means.
WHAT WE KNOW – (MARCH 11, 2020 7pm)
Three residents of Pennsylvania who attended a private party in Princeton on February 29th have presumptively tested positive in Pennsylvania for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). These three individuals are residents of Pennsylvania. Also attending the February 29th party were two individuals from the Boston area who subsequently tested positive for coronavirus after returning home.
Princeton’s Health Department was alerted to the positive test results from Pennsylvania for the three individuals from Pennsylvania earlier today. The results are considered “presumptive” until confirmed by the CDC. There is no estimate for how long the CDC will take to verify these results.
The Princeton Health Department has confirmed there were 47 people at the party, fourteen of whom were from Princeton and two from South Brunswick. Of those sixteen residents, all have been contacted: eleven complain of one or more symptoms and are being evaluated. All sixteen have been advised to self-quarantine at the present time and the immediate future. All are being followed for the development of signs and symptoms.
STEPS TO FOLLOW
- Stay home if you are sick
- Monitor your symptoms
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Contact your primary care physician if you need medical care
- 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.
QUESTIONS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS
Call 1-800-222-1222 for general information about the virus. The call center is not able to diagnose individuals or give specific medical recommendations. Callers who need medical advice should contact their healthcare provider.
For more information on Coronavirus COVID-19:
- 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
Address/Location
South Brunswick Twp Police Department
540 Ridge Rd
South Brunswick Township, NJ 08852
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-329-4646