Warren Sees Uptick In Coronavirus Cases, Linked To Young Adults

WARREN, NJ — Warren Township has seen an uptick in positive coronavirus cases recently with the majority of the cases linked to high school and college-aged students.

"Without doing any statical analysis, we are seeing a slight uptick," Warren Health Officer Kevin Sumner said. "The majority of the uptick is attributed to high school and college-aged students."

Sumner pointed to those in the age range from 17 and 30, which are linked to the increase in the township.

Last week, the township saw 9 new positive coronavirus cases and one new death. This is the first coronavirus-related death reported in more than two months. Read More: Warren Sees 0 Coronavirus Deaths In Past 2 Months

Seven new cases were also reported on Sept. 16. There was one new case reported Monday, Sumner said.

In total, Warren has 184 positive cases and 15 deaths. Here is a breakdown of age range of cases:

• Age 20 - 24: 10
• Age 25 - 34: 15
• Age 35 - 44: 22
• Age 45 - 54: 26
• Age 55 - 59: 11
• Age 60 - 64: 13
• Age 65 - 74: 11
• Age 75 - 84: 12
• Age 84 and up: 41

Roughly 60 percent of the cases are women and 38.5 percent are men.

Sumner noted the number of cases will vary from day to day and may fluctuate based on students who are away at school and returning home.

As of Monday, the state is reporting a total of 5,808 positive COVID-19 cases and 499 deaths in Somerset County.

• Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

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