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Cape May County reported two new deaths and 12 more cases of coronavirus on Tuesday. The two new deaths were a 73-year-old woman and a 93-year-old man. They were residents of the Victoria Manor nursing home in Lower Township. Altogether, eight residents at Victoria Manor have died of COVID-19, according to a county press release.

Cape May County reported Monday there are now 167 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and eight deaths overall in the county, including a 77-year-old woman who was a resident at the Victoria Manor nursing home in Lower Township. With the latest death, Victoria Manor has had a total of six residents die of the coronavirus, confirmed Denis Brown, administrative aide to the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

A tornado watch has been issued by the National Weather Service through 7 p.m. Monday. Cape May County is among the areas in New Jersey under the tornado watch, according to the weather alert.

The city provided the winners of the Virtual Easter Stroll on Sunday night along with a message of thanks. The winners and their photos follow.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch in effect for Ocean City from Monday morning through Monday evening. Forecasters predict sustained south winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 60 to 65 mph possible. Thunderstorms also are possible on Monday and could result in even stronger gusts.

Three new deaths and 29 more cases of coronavirus were reported Saturday in Cape May County. The latest deaths from COVID-19 include a 73-year-old man from Dennis Township and an 80-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman who were both residents of the Victoria Manor long-term care facility in Lower Township, according to a press release.

Mayor Jay Gillian is extending a big "Thank you" to everyone in the community for assisting others during the COVID-19 pandemic and helping to slow the spread of the virus His statement follows.

Cape May County reported Thursday that the number of coronavirus cases has climbed to 116 and there have been four deaths countywide. Three of the deaths have been nursing home residents, the county said in a press release. The latest death was an 83-year-old woman who resided at the Victoria Manor long-term care facility in Lower Township.

Cape May County’s total number of COVID-19 cases has increased to 111, including three deaths. The latest death is an 81-year-old man from Lower Township. A breakdown follows of the confirmed coronavirus cases in each municipality of Cape May County.

Those in recovery from opioid addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic can be facing a very challenging situation. This time at home can be isolating and difficult, especially for those working to stay drug-free. In order to provide continued support to those in recovery as well as their family and friends, the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey have planned a free Town Hall Webinar from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, April 9, to provide support to those in recovery. Details follow on how to register for the webinar.