Latest Basking Ridge Coronavirus Updates
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The new coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey and across the nation is having vast impacts in Basking Ridge, including the closure of schools and many businesses.
The number of cases of the illness caused by the virus, known as COVID-19, continue to rise and additional measures and closures continue to be announced.
As of Wednesday, there are 29 total cases of COVID-19 virus in Bernards Township. There are a total of 405 cases in Somerset County as of Wednesday.
New Jersey now has 18,696 cases, and 267 have died since the crisis began. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know
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Here are the latest local updates from Basking Ridge:
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SCHOOL
All schools in Bernards Township will remain closed through at least April 17 in response to the new coronavirus outbreak, state officials said. MORE.
BUSINESSES
To help those more vulnerable to the new coronavirus the Basking Ridge Stop & Shop will offer special shopping hours for those 60 and above or those with underlying health conditions. MORE.
Many restaurants in Basking Ridge are now offering expanded or first time delivery service, special take out, and pick-up services as social distancing is encouraged amid new coronavirus concerns. MORE
The Basking Ridge Business Alliance (BRBA) launched "Basking Ridge Together" to support businesses in and around Bernards Township during the challenges of the new coronavirus. MORE.
As of Tuesday, individual appointments to view real estate with realtors by individuals or families
shall be considered essential retail business. Open houses are still not allowed.
Firearms retailers are permitted to operate by appointment only and during limited hours to conduct business which must be done in person under the law.
FEEL GOOD NEWS
Basking Ridge Carol Pankuck got the surprise of her life when she opened her front door to find a parade outside waiting to celebrate her 80th birthday while social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak. MORE.
The Chinese American Community of Basking Ridge is working hard to help combat the spread of the coronavirus by collecting money and medical supplies for healthcare providers in the local community. MORE.
HOSPITALS
Visitors will no longer be allowed at RWJ University Hospital Somerset except under special circumstances to protect the health of patients and staff amid new coronavirus concerns. MORE.
CANCELLATIONS/CLOSURES
Basking Ridge declared a State of Emergency on March 24 implementing several changes in town. MORE.
Golf courses are considered recreational and entertainment businesses that must close to the public and to members associated with private golf clubs
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This article originally appeared on the Basking Ridge Patch
