Old Bridge reports 273 new COVID-19 cases in a week OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 273 new positive COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 6,996, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on April 7. The seven-day period is from March 31 to April 6. The township has lost one more resident to COVID-19, which bring the number of residents lost to 162, according to Middlesex County. Officials have provided updated charts of the cases, including cases in long-term care facilities and cases in each ward on the township’s website. Henry said the township is one of five coronavirus hotspots in Middlesex County on Nov. 10. He said they are working closely with state and county officials to address the concerns. Township officials are continuing to advocate for a vaccination site to open in the township.