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To keep the public informed, the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners are providing regular updates in government services and pertinent links regarding COVID-19. Coronavirus is a serious illness that spreads from person to person. Cape May County officials are working closely with the State and Federal Government to provide the latest information to help mitigate the spread of this virus.

Commissioner Director Gerald M. Thornton and Commissioner Jeffrey L. Pierson, who oversees the Cape May County Department of Health want to assure everyone that the County is closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 in Cape May County and throughout the region. Their foremost goal is to protect the well-being of our employees and families as well as our residents and visitors and continue to provide essential services to our County.

County government will continue to operate, and all government functions will be offered with some adjustments including limited hours of operation and reduced services. Communications remain open and the public is encouraged to call or email for needed services or information.

We are all working together to keep you informed and safe.

Gerald M. Thornton, Commissioner Director
Jeffrey L. Pierson, Commissioner, Liaison, Health and Human Services.

Governor Philip D. Murphy 

Executive Orders Regarding COVID-19

Administrative Orders Regarding COVID-19

The Board of County Commissioners have passed resolutions regarding COVID-19, click here to view the resolutions.                                                                                         

COVID-19 Update Week of 2/4

Cape May County continues to see a drop in cases week over week. The Rate of Transmission (RT) has decreased to .65 from .73 last week, according to the website covidactnow.org. The further the RT goes below 1.0, the more cases are decreasing. The RT is the lowest it has been since May 18, 2021. As new COVID cases continue to drop in the County from the Omicron peak, deaths continue to be a lagging metric. Sadly, the Cape May County Department of Health is reporting eight losses of life in the past week, including a 64-year-old Female, a 65-year-old Male, a 85-year-old Female a 89-year-old Male all from Lower Township, a 78-year-old Male, a 86-year-old Female, a 89-year-old Female all from Middle Township, and a 74-year-old Male from Upper Township.

“With sincere condolences to the family and friends,” said Cape May County Commissioner Jeff Pierson. “Wishing you peace and strength at this sad time.”

The Cape May County Department of Health is offering multiple COVID vaccine clinics every week to provide options for County residents. These clinics will provide initial doses and booster shots of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals that have received the Moderna vaccine must wait six months before receiving the booster shot. People who have taken the Johnson & Johnson vaccine need to wait two months before getting the booster. Anyone who is 18 years of age or older is now eligible for the COVID-19 booster shot throughout all of New Jersey. These are walk-in clinics. Masks, identification, and COVID-19 Vaccine Cards (if applicable) are required for all clinic locations. This upcoming week, vaccines will be available:

• Monday Feb. 7^th 11 A.M. to 1 P.M at the Wildwood ACME, 5300 Park Blvd., Wildwood 
• Tuesday Feb. 8^th 12:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. at the Byrne Community Center, 401 Youngs Ave., Wildwood
• Wednesday Feb. 9^th 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. at the Cape May County Department of Health, 6 Moore Rd., Cape May Court House

The Cape May County Department of Health administered a total of 24,457 doses so far. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 78,445 Cape May County residents have received at least one vaccine dose and 66,037 have been fully vaccinated. The CDC also reports that 72% of the County’s population is fully vaccinated. 

For more information on obtaining the vaccine, quickly and free of charge, go to https://capemaycountynj.gov/226/Health-Department or call (609) 465-1187. Cape May County has recorded 20,358 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic, 19,461 of those are now off quarantine. More details on daily reported case numbers can be found at https://capemaycountynj.gov/1418/Covid-19-Dashboard.

COVID-19 Update Week of 1/28

The Cape May County Department of Health will be transitioning its weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinic to their offices at 6 Moore Rd. in Cape May Court House. It will be held every Wednesday in February from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. Cases have been coming down in Cape May County over the past couple of weeks. The Rate of Transmission (RT) remains below 1.0, which is the key metric to determine if the number of COVID cases are increasing or decreasing. Currently, covidactnow.org reports the RT is .73 in the County. Cases have been on the decline since the RT was exactly at 1.0 on Jan. 6. Hospitalizations likewise have been decreasing since the most recent peak on Jan. 10. Deaths are ultimately the final lagging indicator of a COVID spike. Sadly, the Cape May County Department of Health is reporting six losses of life in the past week, including a 78-year-old Female from Lower Township, a 79-year-old Male from Middle Township, a 81-year-old Male and a 82-year-old Male from Lower Township, a 89-year-old Female from Dennis Township, and a 94-year-old Male from Ocean City.

“We remember the individuals we have lost and pray for their families,” said Cape May County Commissioner Director Gerald M. Thornton. “We continue to do everything we can to protect all County residents. An additional mobile clinic is being added this week to provide more opportunities to get vaccinated. We also remind residents to mask up around those most vulnerable, especially when indoors.”

The Cape May County Department of Health is offering multiple COVID vaccine clinics every week to provide options for County residents. These clinics will provide initial doses and booster shots of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals that have received the Moderna vaccine must wait six months before receiving the booster shot. People who have taken the Johnson & Johnson vaccine need to wait two months before getting the booster. Anyone who is 18 years of age or older is now eligible for the COVID-19 booster shot throughout all of New Jersey. These are walk-in clinics. Masks, identification, and COVID-19 Vaccine Cards (if applicable) are required for all clinic locations. This upcoming week, vaccines will be available:

• Monday Jan. 31^st 11 A.M. to 1 P.M at the Parish of St. Maximillian Kolbe, Church of the Resurrection in Immaculata Hall, 200 Tuckahoe Rd., Marmora 
• Tuesday Feb. 1^st 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 702 Seashore Road., Cape May
• Wednesday Feb. 2^nd 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. at the Cape May County Department of Health, 6 Moore Rd., Cape May Court House

The Cape May County Department of Health administered a total of 24,426 doses so far. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 78,072 Cape May County residents have received at least one vaccine dose and 65,519 have been fully vaccinated. The CDC also reports that 71% of the County’s population is fully vaccinated. 

For more information on obtaining the vaccine, quickly and free of charge, go to https://capemaycountynj.gov/226/Health-Department or call (609) 465-1187. Cape May County has recorded 20,055 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic, 18,700 of those are now off quarantine. More details on daily reported case numbers can be found at https://capemaycountynj.gov/1418/Covid-19-Dashboard.

COVID-19 Update Week of 1/21

Cape May County appears to have gotten past the latest COVID peak for new cases from the Omicron variant, but sadly the County is reporting eight new deaths this week. Hospitalizations and then deaths are lagging indicators of COVID spikes. New cases and hospitalizations have dropped over the past week, which typically leads to a lower death rate for the coming weeks. The hospitalization for COVID positive patients at Cape Regional Medical Center on Jan. 21 is 39, compared to a recent high on 54 on Jan. 10. The Cape May County Department of Health is announcing the passing of a 57-year-old Female from Lower Township, a 76-year-old Male from Ocean City, a 82-year-old Male from Middle Township, a 83-year-old Female from Middle Township, a 85-year-old Male from Avalon, a 86-year-old Male from Middle Township, a 86-year-old Male from Lower Township and a 88-year-old Female from Middle Township.

“In this sorrowful time, may the love of family and friends comfort you,” said Cape May County Commissioner Jeff Pierson. “We pray the worst of this peak is behind us based on the recent news of cases coming down. But this news reminds us of the importance of getting vaccinated and masking up when indoors, especially when we are around people who are the most vulnerable.”

The Rate of Transmission dropped below the key number of 1.0 this week, coming in at .82, according to the website covidactnow.org. This means that every person who is infected by COVID-19 is now infecting less than one other person, so the spread of the coronavirus can be said to be decreasing. The website also places Cape May County as having the second lowest daily new cases per 100K people.

The Cape May County Department of Health is offering multiple COVID vaccine clinics every week to provide options for County residents. These clinics will provide initial doses and booster shots of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals that have received the Moderna vaccine must wait six months before receiving the booster shot. People who have taken the Johnson & Johnson vaccine need to wait two months before getting the booster. Anyone who is 18 years of age or older is now eligible for the COVID-19 booster shot throughout all of New Jersey. These are walk-in clinics. Masks, identification, and COVID-19 Vaccine Cards (if applicable) are required for all clinic locations. This upcoming week, vaccines will be available:

• Tuesday Jan. 25^th 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Millman Senior Center, 209 Bayshore Rd., in Villas 
• Wednesday Jan. 26^th 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. at the Avalon Community Center, 3001 Avalon Ave. in Avalon 

The Cape May County Department of Health administered a total of 24,347 doses so far. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 77,702 Cape May County residents have received at least one vaccine dose and 65,271 have been fully vaccinated. The CDC also reports that 71% of the County’s population is fully vaccinated. 

For more information on obtaining the vaccine, quickly and free of charge, go to https://capemaycountynj.gov/226/Health-Department or call (609) 465-1187. Cape May County has recorded 19,489 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic, 17,650 of those are now off quarantine. More details on daily reported case numbers can be found at https://capemaycountynj.gov/1418/Covid-19-Dashboard.

COVID-19 Update Week of 1/14

Cape May County is continuing its aggressive media campaign to promote its Safely-Together messaging. The multi-media effort focuses on television, radio, print, and social media to encourage individuals to get vaccinated, receive eligible booster doses, and to mask up, especially when indoors and social distancing can’t be maintained. This campaign was first created during the spring of 2019, at the onset of the pandemic. The Safely-Together advertisements have been recognized regionally and at the State level for awards and has led to Cape May County being a top five county in New Jersey for vaccination rate.

“All of the resources we need to fight COVID-19 will be available to our team here in Cape May County,” said Cape May County Commissioner Director Gerald M. Thornton. “Public messaging has always been a key component in our overall effort and will continue to be so in the future.”

The Rate of Transmission is continuing to fall in Cape May County. The website covidactnow.org measured the RT in the County at 1.05 compared to last week at 1.23. Anytime the RT is above 1.0 it can be said the spread of COVID-19 is increasing. If the RT continues this trend and dips below 1.0 next week, new cases will be declining locally at that point. This would also be similar to the timeline experienced in South Africa, of a peak and then decreasing case numbers, which was the first region of the world to be impacted by the Omicron variant. Cape May County also has the lowest daily new cases per 100K and the third lowest RT in New Jersey among all counties.

The Cape May County Department of Health is offering multiple COVID vaccine clinics every week to provide options for County residents. These clinics will provide initial doses and booster shots of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals that have received the Moderna vaccine must wait six months before receiving the booster shot. People who have taken the Johnson & Johnson vaccine need to wait two months before getting the booster. Anyone who is 18 years of age or older is now eligible for the COVID-19 booster shot throughout all of New Jersey. These are walk-in clinics. Masks, identification, and COVID-19 Vaccine Cards (if applicable) are required for all clinic locations. This upcoming week, vaccines will be available:

• Tuesday Jan. 18^th 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Upper Township Community Center, 1790 NJ-50, in Woodbine 
• Wednesday Jan. 19^th 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. at the Avalon Community Center, 3001 Avalon Ave. in Avalon 

The Cape May County Department of Health administered a total of 24,297 doses so far. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 77,379 Cape May County residents have received at least one vaccine dose and 65,337 have been fully vaccinated. The CDC also reports that 71% of the County’s population is fully vaccinated. 

For more information on obtaining the vaccine, quickly and free of charge, go to https://capemaycountynj.gov/226/Health-Department or call (609) 465-1187. Cape May County has recorded 18,668 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic, 15,974 of those are now off quarantine. More details on daily reported case numbers can be found at https://capemaycountynj.gov/1418/Covid-19-Dashboard.

Sadly, we are announcing the passing of a 67-year-old male from Woodbine, a 73-year-old male, a 76-year-old male both from Lower Township and a 77-year-old male from Middle Township, “In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to the families and friends our heartfelt condolences,” stated Cape May County Commissioner Jeff Pierson.

COVID-19 Update Week of 1/7

The rise of COVID-19 cases in recent weeks has led to nine deaths being reported in Cape May County this week. Cape May County Commissioner Director Gerald M. Thornton and Commissioner Jeff Pierson, on behalf of the entire Board of County Commissioners, offer condolences to the surviving family members and friends of those nine County residents. Sadly, we are announcing the passing of a 94-year-old male from Upper Township, an 89-year-old male from Ocean City, an 87-year-old male from Middle Township, an 86-year-old male from West Cape May, an 86-year-old male from Wildwood Crest, an 81-year-old male from Upper Township, a 78-year-old female from West Cape May, a 75-year-old female from Dennis Township and a 64-year-old male from Middle Township. While the Omicron strain of COVID is less severe than Delta, the record numbers of new COVID cases across New Jersey and much of the Northeast has led to a rise in deaths. Both Commissioner Director Thornton and Commissioner Pierson are urging residents to take steps to protect those who are most vulnerable. Getting vaccinated and boosted helps to protect you and the people around you. It is also important to mask around those who are elderly and individuals who are in high-risk categories.

“It is incredible difficult anytime we lose any member of our County,” said Pierson, liaison to the Cape May County Department of Health. “Our prayers are with the surviving members of their families. We encourage people to take the steps to protect those who we love the most in our lives. The Department of Health will continue to provide additional access to vaccines and booster shots to ensure any member of our County who wants a vaccine dose can receive it.”

There is some positive news in relation to the spread of the Omicron variant locally. The website covidactnow.org, which monitors the Rate of Transmission (RT), shows Cape May County RT beginning to decline. Anytime the number is over 1.0, it can be said the spread of COVID is increasing. The current RT in the County is 1.23, which is down from its most recent high of 1.31. If the RT continues to trend downward and get below 1.0, it will mean the spread of the virus will be in decline. Cape May County continues its extensive multi-media marketing campaign to promote vaccines, boosters, and masking when indoors and social distancing is difficult as we try to get through this Safely-Together.

The Cape May County Department of Health is offering multiple COVID vaccine clinics every week to provide options for County residents. These clinics will provide initial doses and booster shots of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals that have received the Moderna vaccine must wait six months before receiving the booster shot. People who have taken the Johnson & Johnson vaccine need to wait two months before getting the booster. Anyone who is 18 years of age or older is now eligible for the COVID-19 booster shot throughout all of New Jersey. These are walk-in clinics. Masks, identification, and COVID-19 Vaccine Cards (if applicable) are required for all clinic locations. This upcoming week, vaccines will be available:

• Tuesday Jan. 11^th 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Shore Family Success Center, 1046 B Route 47, in Rio Grande 
• Wednesday Jan. 12^th 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. at the Avalon Community Center, 3001 Avalon Ave. in Avalon 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 76,787 Cape May County residents have received at least one vaccine dose and 64,945 have been fully vaccinated. The CDC also reports that 71% of the County’s population is fully vaccinated. 

“I echo Commissioner Pierson’s remarks and we keep those we have lost in our thoughts,” said Thornton. “We continue to remain diligent as we prepare for what is next. Our Department of Health knows they have the full support of the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners to protect our residents today and in the future.”

For more information on obtaining the vaccine, quickly and free of charge, go to https://capemaycountynj.gov/226/Health-Department or call (609) 465-1187. Cape May County has recorded 17,179 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic, 14,587 of those are now off quarantine. More details on daily reported case numbers can be found at https://capemaycountynj.gov/1418/Covid-19-Dashboard.

COVID-19 Update Week of 1/3

Protecting yourself in this new year is one of the best resolutions you can make. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine or booster provides the best available protection from the current Omicron variant and can minimize the effects if you catch COVID. The Cape May County Department of Health is offering a mobile and centralized standalone vaccine clinic every week to provide options for County residents. These clinics will provide initial doses and booster shots of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals that have received the Moderna vaccine must wait six months before receiving the booster shot. People who have taken the Johnson & Johnson vaccine need to wait two months before getting the booster. Anyone who is 18 years of age or older is now eligible for the COVID-19 booster shot throughout all of New Jersey. These are walk-in clinics. Masks, identification, and COVID-19 Vaccine Cards (if applicable) are required for all clinic locations. 

The Cape May County Department of Health administered a total of 21,156 doses so far. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 76,225 Cape May County residents have received at least one vaccine dose and 64,688 have been fully vaccinated. The CDC also reports that 70% of the County’s population is fully vaccinated. 

“The Omicron variant is spreading throughout the United States at record levels, so what we are seeing here in Cape May County is not unique,” said Cape May County Commissioner Director Gerald M. Thornton. “We ask everyone, especially those in higher risk categories, to get vaccinated to protect yourself and your families.”

For more information on obtaining the vaccine, quickly and free of charge, go to https://capemaycountynj.gov/226/Health-Department or call (609) 465-1187. Cape May County has recorded 16,235 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic, 14,138 of those are now off quarantine. More details on daily reported case numbers can be found at https://capemaycountynj.gov/1418/Covid-19-Dashboard.

Sadly, we are reporting that a 48-year-old male from Middle Township, a 61-year-old male from Wildwood Crest, a 88-year-old male from Middle Township and a 90-year-old female from Lower Township have passed away, “My condolences to these families,” said Thornton. “My most sincere sympathies and heartfelt prayers.”

COVID-19 Update Week of 12/24

The Omicron variant has become the dominate variant of COVID-19 in the United States. Federal officials announced earlier this week that 73% of all new cases are attributed to the Omicron variant. Cape May County is of only six New Jersey counties that have hit the 70% fully vaccinated mark, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Thus far, the numbers of COVID positive patients admitted to Cape Regional Medical Center are well below the peak seen in December 2020. The recent highs in new cases reported in New Jersey are a reminder for residents to get vaccinated or boosted, and to mask indoors when social distancing is difficult. 

The Cape May County Department of Health is hosting weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics at its offices, located at 6 Moore Rd. in Cape May Court House. The clinic will be held every Wednesday in December from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. The County’s DOH will be providing all Moderna, Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccinations, including booster doses, along with Flu shots at this weekly clinic. Individuals that have received the Moderna vaccine must wait six months before receiving the booster shot. People who have taken the Johnson & Johnson vaccine need to wait two months before getting the booster. Anyone who is 18 years of age or older is now eligible for the COVID-19 booster shot throughout all of New Jersey. This is a walk-in clinic. The Department of Health will also have a rotating weekly clinic throughout Cape May County. 

• Tuesday Dec. 28^th 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at St. Casimir Church, 304 Clay St. in Woodbine – First and Second shots of Moderna or First shot of Johnson & Johnson – no boosters will be given at this location.
• Wednesday Dec. 29^th 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. at the Cape May County Department of Health, 6 Moore Rd. in Cape May Court House – Moderna or Johnson & Johnson

The Cape May County Department of Health administered a total of 24,069 doses so far. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 75,617 Cape May County residents have received at least one vaccine dose and 64,439 have been fully vaccinated. The CDC also reports that 70% of the County’s population is fully vaccinated. 

“The spread of the Omicron variant is something we continue to monitor, and we want to our residents to stay safe this holiday season,” said Cape May County Commissioner Jeff Pierson, liaison to the Cape May County Department of Health. “If you feel sick, get tested and avoid spreading the virus to others. Vaccines and boosters are best protection we have currently to mitigate the spread and to also lessen potential symptoms you might feel if a breakthrough infection takes place.”

For more information on obtaining the vaccine, quickly and free of charge, go to https://capemaycountynj.gov/226/Health-Department or call (609) 465-1187. Cape May County has recorded 14,671 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic, 13,351 of those are now off quarantine. More details on daily reported case numbers can be found at https://capemaycountynj.gov/1418/Covid-19-Dashboard.

Sadly, we are announcing the passing of two individuals, an 83 year old female from Upper Township, and an 86 year old male from Lower Township. “In this sorrowful time, may the love of family and friends comfort you,” said Commissioner Jeff Pierson.

COVID-19 Update Week of 12/17

Cape May County’s Rate of Infection (RT) has been on the decline for a few weeks. According to COVIDactnow.org, the (RT) peaked on Nov. 28 at 1.27 and is currently 1.20. Any number above 1.0 means the spread of COVID-19 is increasing at this time. It is important to get vaccinated or to receive a booster, especially with the holidays fast approaching. To find a location to receive the vaccine near you, visit covid19.nj.gov/pages/finder. Residents should also mask up while indoors and social distancing is difficult. 

• Tuesday Dec. 21^st 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Rio Grande Fire Company, 1120 NJ 47 – First and Second shots of Moderna or First shot of Johnson & Johnson – no boosters will be given at this location.
• Wednesday Dec. 22^nd 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. at the Cape May County Department of Health, 6 Moore Rd. in Cape May Court House – Moderna or Johnson & Johnson

The Cape May County Department of Health administered a total of 23,935 doses so far. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 74,887 Cape May County residents have received at least one vaccine dose and 64,094 have been fully vaccinated. The CDC also reports that 70% of the County’s population is fully vaccinated. 

“On behalf of the entire Cape May County Board of County Commissioners I want to wish all of our residents a great holiday season,” said Cape May County Commissioner Director Gerald M. Thornton. “Anyone who isn’t vaccinated should consider getting the vaccine to better protect yourself and your families as we all gather during the holidays.”

For more information on obtaining the vaccine, quickly and free of charge, go to https://capemaycountynj.gov/226/Health-Department or call (609) 465-1187. Cape May County has recorded 13,925 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic, 12,971 of those are now off quarantine. Additionally, there are 17 new out of county positive cases that is included in the Non-resident Active Cases listed below. More details on daily reported case numbers can be found at https://capemaycountynj.gov/1418/Covid-19-Dashboard.

Sadly, we are announcing the passing of two individuals, a 65-year-old female from Lower Township, and a 64-year-old male from Middle Township. “In the sorrowful time, may the love of family and friends comfort you,” said Cape May County Commissioner Jeff Pierson.

COVID-19 Update Week of 12/10

The Cape May County Department of Health is now hosting weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics at its offices, located at 6 Moore Rd. in Cape May Court House. The clinic will be held every Wednesday in December from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. The County’s DOH will be providing all Moderna, Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccinations, including booster doses, along with Flu shots at this weekly clinic. Individuals that have received the Moderna vaccine must wait six months before receiving the booster shot. People who have taken the Johnson & Johnson vaccine need to wait two months before getting the booster. Anyone who is 18 years of age or older is now eligible for the COVID-19 booster shot throughout all of New Jersey. This is a walk-in clinic. The Department of Health will also have a rotating weekly clinic throughout Cape May County. 

• Tuesday Dec. 14^th 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Villas Volunteer Fire Company, 1647 Bayshore Rd. – First and Second shots of Moderna or First shot of Johnson & Johnson – no boosters will be given at this location.
• Wednesday Dec. 15^th 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. at the Cape May County Department of Health, 6 Moore Rd. in Cape May Court House – Moderna or Johnson & Johnson

The Cape May County Department of Health administered a total of 23,790 doses so far. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 74,192 Cape May County residents have received at least one vaccine dose and 63,613 have been fully vaccinated. The CDC also reports that 69% of the County’s population is fully vaccinated. 

“New COVID cases remain elevated in New Jersey, and it is important to get your vaccination and booster dose,” said Cape May County Commissioner Jeff Pierson. “Getting vaccinated will help make our holiday gatherings safer and protect us during these winter months that are spent more indoors.” 

For more information on obtaining the vaccine, quickly and free of charge, go to https://capemaycountynj.gov/226/Health-Department or call (609) 465-1187. Cape May County has recorded 13,476 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic, 12.636 of those are now off quarantine. More details on daily reported case numbers can be found at https://capemaycountynj.gov/1418/Covid-19-Dashboard.

Sadly, we are announcing the passing of three individuals, a 72-year-old female from Ocean City, an 83-year-old female from Ocean City, and a 44-year-old female from Middle Township. “With sincere condolences to the family and friends,” said Pierson. “Wishing you peace and strength at this sad time.”