Cape May County health officials on Sunday reported 11 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 361 countywide.
Currently, 155 cases in the county have recovered from the virus.
Following is a breakdown of the total number of coronavirus cases and deaths in each municipality of Cape May County:
| MUNICIPALITY | ACTIVE CASES | REPORTED TODAY | OFF QUARANTINE | DEATHS | LONG TERM CARE ACTIVE CASES | LONG TERM CARE CENTER DEATHS |
| AVALON | 1 | 6 | ||||
| CAPE MAY CITY | 0 | 3 | ||||
| CAPE MAY POINT | 0 | |||||
| DENNIS TOWNSHIP | 7 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 2 |
| LOWER TOWNSHIP | 15 | 8 | 47 | 2 | 26 | 15 |
| MIDDLE TOWNSHIP | 24 | 37 | 4 | |||
| NORTH WILDWOOD | 3 | 4 | ||||
| OCEAN CITY | 11 | 2 | 13 | 1 | ||
| SEA ISLE CITY | 0 | 2 | ||||
| STONE HARBOR | 0 | |||||
| UPPER TOWNSHIP | 27 | 12 | 2 | |||
| WEST CAPE MAY | 1 | 1 | ||||
| WEST WILDWOOD | 0 | 1 | ||||
| WILDWOOD | 17 | 12 | ||||
| WILDWOOD CREST | 1 | 8 | ||||
| WOODBINE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 21 | ||
| TOTAL ACTIVE | 111 | 72 | ||||
| TOTAL RECOVERED | 155 | |||||
| TOTAL DECEASED | 6 | 17 | ||||
| TOTAL CASES IN CAPE MAY COUNTY | 361 |
As cases continue to rise, prevention remains the best protection against COVID-19. Protect yourself and your families, even your family pets, according to a county press release.
“At this time, it is rare for animals to contract COVID-19, but there have been a few cases in the United States. There is no recommendation currently for routine testing in animals,” Cape May County Health Officer Kevin Thomas said.
He continued, “Public health officials are still learning about the virus, but there is no evidence that pets play a role in spreading the virus in the United States. However, since animals can spread other diseases to people, it is always a good idea to wash your hands after being around animals.”
In rare situations, animals can become infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, and they may experience mild signs of illness, according to the release.
Call your veterinarian with any concerns about your pet’s health. The veterinarian will determine if they need to see your pet. Let them know if anyone in the household has signs of COVID-19 before visiting the animal hospital.
Until more is known about COVID-19, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following:
- Do not let pets interact with people or other animals outside the household.
- Keep cats indoors, when possible, to prevent them from interacting with other animals or people.
- Walk dogs on a leash, maintaining at least 6 feet from other people and animals.
- Avoid dog parks or public places where a large number of people and dogs gather.
People who are sick should restrict contact with pets and other animals.
Limit contact with animals until more information is known about the virus. When possible, have another member of your household care for your animals while you are sick.
If you must care for your pet or be around animals while you are sick, wash your hands before and after you interact with pets and wear a face mask.
Stay up to date on the current situation as it evolves. Some reliable sources are the 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 and the New Jersey Department of Health at COVID19.nj.gov.
For additional information, visit the Cape May County Department of Health at www.cmchealth.net and on Facebook.
