Edison Reports 93 New COVID Cases Over A Two-Day Period

EDISON, NJ — On Thursday morning, Edison’s Office of Emergency Management reported an increase in COVID positive cases over a two-day period.

For the days of Tuesday and Wednesday, Edison reported 93 residents tested positive for COVID-19. The cases range from ages 6 to 83.

This increase comes as the state is currently experience a second wave of new COVID-19 cases. On Thursday morning, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said coronavirus cases in the state could rise to 8,000 to 10,000 a day – doubling the Garden State's highest totals ever – if people don't take personal responsibility to fight the disease.

Read More Here: Gov. Murphy: COVID-19 Cases Could Double To 10K A Day In NJ

With Thanksgiving approaching, Murphy urged college students from New Jersey to test for COVID-19 before leaving for Thanksgiving break, and asked them to quarantine before going home.

Read More Here: NJ To College Students: Test For COVID Before Thanksgiving

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