Arnone: COVID-19 testing center to open at PNC at 8 a.m. on Monday

A COVID-19 testing center will open at the PNC Arts Center, located on the Garden State Parkway in Holmdel, at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 23, according to Monmouth County Freeholder Director Tom Arnone.

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1,400 old face masks were sitting in a Wall Twp basement. They’re now fighting coronavirus.

Volunteers at one of New Jersey’s most historic museums on Thursday donated more than 1,400 N-95 face masks to a local hospital and other emergency workers to help them fight the spread of coronavirus.

“They were in the back of one of our warehouses, literally gathering dust,” said Mike Ruane, chief executive officer of InfoAge Science and History Center in Monmouth County.

The masks, which had originally been ordered eight years ago for people responding to Hurricane Sandy, were uncovered days ago inside at the museum on Marconi Road in Wall Township.The museum is the site of the former U.S. Ar… Read the rest of this entry »

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Monmouth Officials Declare State Of Emergency, Extend Public Access Restrictions

Monmouth County officials announced a declaration of a State of Emergency and the extension of restriction of public access to County facilities at a press conference at the Hall of Records in Freehold.

“Our top priority remains to be the safety of our residents and our employees during this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone. “We feel that a Monmouth County Declaration of Emergency is the best way for us to ensure that we are able to take swift action to ensure the health, safety and well being of the residents of Monmouth County.” Read the rest of this entry »

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O’Scanlon: Stay away from PNC Arts Center before testing site opening is announced

The COVID-19 site at PNC Arts Center is not yet open. Senator Declan O’Scanlon is imploring the public not to visit the site until a formal announcement that is open is made. Read the rest of this entry »

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Monmouth County Officials COVID-19 Press Conference

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Monmouth EMS Task Force Set Up Surge Tents At Local Hospitals

The Monmouth County EMS Task Force has set up surge tents at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold and Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City, as a precaution should they become necessary due to the COVID-19, Sheriff Shaun Golden announced. The tents are designed to provide additional screening to prevent the spread of exposure to the virus. Read the rest of this entry »

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Sheriff Golden Announces Emergency Management Info App

Please see below video from @SheriffGolden on how to receive instant information regarding #COVID19 through the #MCSONJ’s Application. pic.twitter.com/KN0L507hne

— Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office (@MonmouthSheriff) March 19, 2020

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O’Scanlon Legislation Would Increase Penalties For Domestic Violence During A State Of Emergency

Senator Declan O’Scanlon

Senator Declan O’Scanlon is introducing legislation that will give prosecutors the discretion to charge individuals suspected of domestic violence the a higher degree crime than the underlying offense if committed during a State of Emergency.

“Unfortunately, with everyone being asked to stay home, we can anticipate an increase in domestic violence situations. There is a special place in hell for anyone who would cause harm to another while being asked to hunker down for the greater good,” said O’Scanlon. “This bill provides that an act of domestic violence or child endangerment committed by a person during a state of emergency may, at the discretion of the prosecutor, be charged one degree higher than the underlying offense.”

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Monmouth Counthy has 32 positive cases of COVID-19

Freeholder Director Tom Arnone

The NJ Department of Health is reporting 32 positive cases of COVID-19 as of 9 a.m. this morning, Freeholder Director Tom Arnone and Deputy Director Sue Kiley announced.

“We are getting information out to you as quickly as possible while also keeping in constant communication with State, County, local and health officials,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone. “We are asking all residents to do their part to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Please remember that the best defense against COVID-19 is to practice safe respiratory hygiene and take steps to prevent the spread of germs including practicing social distancing, staying home when sick, washing hands and covering coughs and sneezes.”

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Middletown Senior Housing Resident Tests Positive For COVID-19

A resident of Tomaso Towers, an affordable high-rise senior citizen development managed by the Middletown Housing Authority, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to an announcement by the Township.

The resident is currently hospitalized.  All close contacts have been contacted by the Middletown Health Department. Read the rest of this entry »

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