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Mayor Jay Gillian is urging the community to be patient while the beaches, boardwalk and other attractions remain closed during the coronavirus pandemic. "No decision has been made about when the beaches and boardwalk in Ocean City will reopen," he said in a statement Friday. "The first priority right now is the health and safety of everybody in town. We also are working every day with health officials, local merchants and others to share information and establish the policies and protocols that will keep us all safe when we do reopen." The mayor's full statement follows.

The Cape May County Health Department reported Friday that an 89-year-old man from Lower Township has died from COVID-19. The total number of coronavirus cases in Cape May County is now 346, including 22 deaths, according to a county press release.

Cape May County will reopen its County Parks System effective 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 2. However, there will be restrictions for social distancing while the coronavirus pandemic continues.

The Cape May County Department of Health reported Thursday that 340 people have tested positive and 21 have died from COVID-19 countywide during the pandemic. A breakdown follows of the total number of coronavirus cases and deaths for each municipality in Cape May County.

Lawrence D. Carlson, president and CEO of United Methodist Communities, pays tribute to the "unsung heroes" of the coronavirus pandemic: continuing care retirement communities, senior living, rehabilitation, and nursing home associates. "Our associates are heroes on the front lines, who deserve kudos for their sense of duty, bravery, commitment, and determination — all while balancing their own families. Their character and resiliency are being tested like never before," he says in a letter to the editor. His entire letter follows.

The Cape May County Health Department reported 12 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday. Cape May County has a total of 314 confirmed cases, including 20 deaths. Fourteen of the deaths are associated with long-term care facilities, according to a county press release. A breakdown follows of the total number of coronavirus cases and deaths for each municipality in Cape May County.

The Cape May County Health Department reported Monday that a 65-year-old woman from Dennis Township and a 92-year-old woman from Lower Township have died of COVID-19. Thirteen new cases were confirmed. Cape May County’s coronavirus cases now total 302, including 20 deaths overall, according to a press release.

The Cape May County Department of Health on Sunday confirmed one new death and three new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of people who have tested positive to 289 countywide. The death toll now stands at 18 countywide. No details were disclosed about the latest death in a county press release.

The contractor overseeing Bay Avenue's reconstruction has completed the installation of the new 20-inch diameter PVC pipe, backfilled and temporarily paved over the entire length of the project. Bay Avenue is currently open to two lanes of traffic. Details follow on the construction work scheduled for the upcoming week.

Ocean City’s Morvay-Miley American Legion Post 524 family (veterans, auxiliary and Sons of the Legion) is known for putting service before self, and taking care of others. This is especially true during these trying times of pandemic. “During these past few weeks, our post has continued to support our community and local businesses," said Ann Marie Maikner, auxiliary president.