Cape May County reported 15 new cases of coronavirus in the last two days, but no new deaths.
Altogether, 594 residents have been infected by the virus, although 276 have recovered and are off quarantine. Forty-seven have died, including 37 residents in long-term care facilities, the county reported.
Following is a breakdown of the number of cases and deaths for each municipality in the county:
| MUNICIPALITY | ACTIVE CASES | REPORTED TODAY | OFF QUARANTINE | DEATHS | LONG TERM CARE ACTIVE CASES | LONG TERM CARE OFF QUARANTINE | LONG TERM CARE CENTER DEATHS |
| AVALON | 0 | 7 | |||||
| CAPE MAY CITY | 2 | 4 | |||||
| CAPE MAY POINT | 0 | ||||||
| DENNIS TOWNSHIP | 8 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 33 | 3 | |
| LOWER TOWNSHIP | 24 | 2 | 63 | 3 | 44 | 33 | 26 |
| MIDDLE TOWNSHIP | 30 | 4 | 63 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| NORTH WILDWOOD | 7 | 3 | 9 | ||||
| OCEAN CITY | 10 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| SEA ISLE CITY | 0 | 2 | |||||
| STONE HARBOR | 1 | ||||||
| UPPER TOWNSHIP | 24 | 1 | 35 | 2 | |||
| WEST CAPE MAY | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||||
| WEST WILDWOOD | 1 | 3 | |||||
| WILDWOOD | 3 | 30 | |||||
| WILDWOOD CREST | 4 | 9 | |||||
| WOODBINE | 7 | 9 | 2 | 30 | 7 | ||
| TOTAL ACTIVE | 123 | 110 | |||||
| TOTAL RECOVERED | 276 | 38 | |||||
| TOTAL DECEASED | 10 | 37 | |||||
| TOTAL CASES IN CAPE MAY COUNTY | 594 |
As the state slowly starts to reopen and transition into the new normal, it is important to continue to practice prevention measures, according to a county press release.
“You are not only protecting yourself, you’re protecting others and possibly saving a life,” said Kevin Thomas, Cape May County health officer.
There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19. The best way to prevent COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Ways to avoid being exposed include:
- Stay 6 Feet Apart
- Washing Hands Frequently
- Cover Your Nose and Mouth with a Cloth Mask
- Cover Coughs and Sneezes
- Clean and Disinfect
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.
