Cape May Court House- New Jersey has 123,717 total COVID-19 cases and 7,742 deaths. Cape May County’s total has increased by 4 cases, making a total of 350 cases in the County. Currently 155 cases have recovered from COVID-19 in Cape May County, “It is with great sadness that we announce another life lost to this pandemic,” said Freeholder Jeff Pierson an 85-year-old female from Lower Township. “Our sympathies and thoughts go out to the family.” “The death of one of our community members is a reminder to us all to continue to heed the precautions associated with preventing the spread of this disease.”
As parks begin to open remember to continue to follow proper precautions, such as social distancing, wearing a mask, and no organized or contact activities.
| ACTIVE CASES | REPORTED TODAY | OFF QUARANTINE | DEATHS | LONG TERM CARE ACTIVE CASES | LONG TERM CARE CENTER DEATHS |
AVALON | 1 |
| 6 |
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CAPE MAY CITY | 0 |
| 3 |
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CAPE MAY POINT | 0 |
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DENNIS TOWNSHIP | 7 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 19 | 2 |
LOWER TOWNSHIP | 11 | 1 | 47 | 2 | 22 | 15 |
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP | 24 | 1 | 37 |
| 4 |
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NORTH WILDWOOD | 3 |
| 4 |
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OCEAN CITY | 10 |
| 13 |
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SEA ISLE CITY | 0 |
| 2 |
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STONE HARBOR | 0 |
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UPPER TOWNSHIP | 27 |
| 12 | 2 |
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WEST CAPE MAY | 1 |
| 1 |
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WEST WILDWOOD | 0 |
| 1 |
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WILDWOOD | 17 | 1 | 12 |
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WILDWOOD CREST | 1 |
| 8 |
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WOODBINE | 4 |
| 1 | 1 | 21 |
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TOTAL ACTIVE | 106 | |
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| 66 |
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TOTAL RECOVERED | | | 155 |
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TOTAL DECEASED | | | | 6 |
| 17 |
TOTAL CASES IN CAPE MAY COUNTY | 350 | |
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“On Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Governor Murphy announced that on Saturday, May 2, 2020 State and County Parks may begin to open. It is important to remember that individuals still must take precautions when out in public places. It is important to social distance, wear a cloth mask, and wash your hands frequently. Continue to do your part, so we can slow the spread,” said Kevin Thomas, Health Officer.
Rules to Follow Under Executive Order 133 At All State Parks and Forests:
A. Employees and visitors should wear cloth face coverings while in the State Park or Forest in all settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, except where doing so would inhibit that individual’s health or where the individual is under two years of age;
B. Available parking must be limited at all State Parks and Forests at 50% of the maximum capacity at one time, and visitors shall be prohibited from parking in undesignated areas, including in roadways and other undesignated areas.
C. No picnicking shall be allowed, including on picnic blankets in signed picnic areas, and no picnic blankets, chairs, coolers, and other such personal property shall be carried into any State Parks and Forests.
D. Visitors must practice social distancing and stay six feet apart whenever practicable, excluding immediate family members, caretakers, household members, or romantic partners.
E. No organized or contact activities or sports shall be allowed; and
F. Gatherings of individuals, including in parks, are prohibited.
Stay up to date on the current situation as it evolves. Some reliable sources are New Jersey Poison Information and Education System hotline at 211 or 1-800-962-1253, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov, the World Health Organization at www.who.int, the New Jersey Department of Health at COVID19.nj.gov. For additional information visit Cape May County Department of Health at www.cmchealth.net, also like us on Facebook.