COVID-19 cases continue to climb in N.J., with 16,440 new confirmed cases since Thanksgiving

For the four-day period beginning on Thanksgiving and ending Sunday, the state received another 16,440 positive COVID-19 test results, and 95 more New Jersey residents died as a result of complications from the virus, according to state data.

A total of 334,114 COVID-19 positive test results have been received by the state since the pandemic began, and 15,149 residents of the state have died due to COVID-19 complications. COVID-19 was ruled to be the probable cause of another 1,829 deaths.

Mercer County recorded another 164 positive COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the county total to 13,724 confirmed cases. A total of 623 deaths in the county have been confirmed to be from COVID-19 complications. For another 37 deaths, COVID-19 was ruled to be the probable cause.

Middlesex County recorded another 307 positive COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the county total to 30,273 confirmed cases. A total of 1,282 deaths in the county have been confirmed to be from COVID-19 complications. For another 205 deaths, COVID-19 was ruled to be the probable cause.

Somerset County recorded another 83 positive COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the county total to 9,032 confirmed cases. A total of 534 deaths in the county have been confirmed to be due to COVID-19 complications. For another 75 deaths, COVID-19 was ruled to be the probable cause.

In Princeton, for the seven-day period ending on Nov. 25, the local health department received positive COVID-19 test results for 30 residents. The last time the municipality recorded that many cases in a seven-day period was the last week of April. For the 14-day period ending on Nov. 25, officials received positive test results for 54 residents, which is one case short of the highest 14-day total in the municipality of 55 confirmed cases recorded for April 24 through May 7.

Franklin Township officials reported that officials received positive COVID-19 test results for another 25 people there on Sunday. There were no new deaths. A total of 158 residents of Franklin Township have died due to complications from COVID-19.

Residents of Fraklin Township can get a COVID-19 test, an antibody test, and a free flu shot from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tues., Dec. 1 at the Franklin Township Board of Education Community Campus at 2301 Route 27. Residents must show identification. Minors must be accompanied by a parent. Walk-ins accepted, but online registration recommended. Residents of Franklin Township can also get tested from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Franklin Middle School Hamilton Street campus, which is located at 415 Francis Street. Walk-ins will be accepted, but registration is recommended.

On Monday, Nov. 30, we will post updated information on confirmed cases in municipalities in the Mercer County region as it becomes available.

N.J. COVID-19 Cases and Data by County for Sunday, Nov. 29

Passaic County

418 New Positives	1,169 Confirmed Deaths
29,849 Positive Test Results	144 Probable Deaths

Union County

360 New Positives	1,264 Confirmed Deaths
28,255 Positive Test Results	170 Probable Deaths

Bergen County

332 New Positives	1,872 Confirmed Deaths
34,583 Positive Test Results	250 Probable Deaths

Hudson County

317 New Positives	1,413 Confirmed Deaths
31,432 Positive Test Results	159 Probable Deaths

Middlesex County

307 New Positives	1,282 Confirmed Deaths
30,273 Positive Test Results	205 Probable Deaths

Camden County

301 New Positives	618 Confirmed Deaths
18,956 Positive Test Results	57 Probable Deaths

Monmouth County

290 New Positives	808 Confirmed Deaths
20,447 Positive Test Results	92 Probable Deaths

Essex County

285 New Positives	1,995 Confirmed Deaths
35,041 Positive Test Results	233 Probable Deaths

Burlington County

268 New Positives	499 Confirmed Deaths
13,636 Positive Test Results	44 Probable Deaths

Ocean County

169 New Positives	1,057 Confirmed Deaths
21,748 Positive Test Results	68 Probable Deaths

Mercer County

164 New Positives	623 Confirmed Deaths
13,724 Positive Test Results	37 Probable Deaths

Morris County

134 New Positives	712 Confirmed Deaths
13,515 Positive Test Results	147 Probable Deaths

Gloucester County

95 New Positives	274 Confirmed Deaths
8,932 Positive Test Results	7 Probable Deaths

Somerset County

83 New Positives	534 Confirmed Deaths
9,032 Positive Test Results	75 Probable Deaths

Atlantic County

75 New Positives	276 Confirmed Deaths
7,939 Positive Test Results	14 Probable Deaths

Hunterdon County

48 New Positives	77 Confirmed Deaths
2,469 Positive Test Results	54 Probable Deaths

Cumberland County

39 New Positives	166 Confirmed Deaths
5,075 Positive Test Results	8 Probable Deaths

Warren County

37 New Positives	160 Confirmed Deaths
2,495 Positive Test Results	13 Probable Deaths

Sussex County

24 New Positives	162 Confirmed Deaths
2,549 Positive Test Results	37 Probable Deaths

Cape May County

16 New Positives	101 Confirmed Deaths
1,655 Positive Test Results	10 Probable Deaths

Salem County

12 New Positives	87 Confirmed Deaths
1,619 Positive Test Results	5 Probable Deaths