New Jersey has total of 47,437 COVID-19 cases and 1,504 deaths. Cape May County’s total COVID-19 cases has increased to 111 cases and 3 deaths. The latest death is an 81-year-old male from Lower Township.

The town by town list is as follows:

“We are saddened to hear about the passing of another Cape May County resident,” said Freeholder Director Gerald M. Thornton. “This is a reminder of why it is so important to follow the health expert’s guidance to protect ourselves and others so we can limit sickness and death in the future.”

“We will keep the family and friends of this man in our hearts,” said Freeholder Jeff Pierson, liaison to the Health Department. “It is tough to see our neighbors get sick. We will continue to do everything we can to protect Cape May County residents.”

As cases of covid-19 continue to increase in Cape May County it is important to remember to keep safe by following social distancing measures and maintaining regular cleaning practices that kill the virus in your home.

“Practicing routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces such as tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops handles, desks phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks can help keep you and your family healthy and prevent the spread of disease,” said Kevin Thomas, Health Officer.

After cleaning surfaces with soap and water, it is important to use household disinfectants. It is recommended to use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered disinfectants. Follow the instructions on the label to ensure safe and effective use of the product.

Things to look for on disinfectant instructions:

• Keeping Surfaces wet for a period of time
• Precautions such as wearing gloves and making sure you have good ventilation during use
• Diluted household bleach solutions may be used if appropriate for the surface.
• • Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleaner.
  • Leave solution on surface for at least one minute.
• Alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol.

For soft surfaces such as carpeted floors, rugs and drapes, clean the surface using soap and water or with cleaners appropriate for these surfaces. Launder items according to the manufacturer’s instructions, while using the warmest appropriate water setting and drying items completely.  Also, disinfect with an EPA-registered household disinfectant

Electronics such as tablets, touch screens, keyboards, and remote controls, consider putting a wipeable cover on electronics. Also, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and disinfections. If there is no guidance, use alcohol-based wipes or spray containing at least 70% alcohol, and dry surface thoroughly.

Take the following precautions when doing laundry for clothing, towels, linens, and other items.

• Wear disposable gloves.
• Wash hands with soap and water as soon as you remove the gloves.
• Do not shake dirty laundry.
• Launder items according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest appropriate water setting and dry items completely.
• Dirty laundry from a sick person can be washed with other people’s items.
• Clean and disinfect clothes hampers according to guidance above for surfaces.

For more information call 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, 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.

The NJDOH reports that as of Thursday, April 9th, there are 51,027 COVID-19 cases and 1700 fatalities statewide, an increase of 3,748 cases and 198 fatalities since Wednesday. Of the cases, 7,363 are hospitalized, 604 have been discharged; 846 are in critical care, 1,523 are in intensive care, and 4,619 are in medical surgical, according of NJDOH.

COVID-19 Cases by County
Data is provisional and subject to revision.

996 Positives Pending Further Information

12 Deaths Pending Further Information

Bergen County:

8,343 Positive Test Results

345 Deaths

Essex County:

6,069 Positive Test Results

312 Deaths

Hudson County:

5,879 Positive Test Results

132 Deaths

Union County:

5,203 Positive Test Results

145 Deaths

Passaic County:

4,690 Positive Test Results

82 Deaths

Middlesex County:

4,628 Positive Test Results

152 Deaths

Monmouth County:

3,248 Positive Test Results

98 Deaths

Ocean County:

3,093 Positive Test Results

119 Deaths

Morris County:

2,645 Positive Test Results

117 Deaths

Somerset County:

1,335 Positive Test Results

59 Deaths

Mercer County:

1,161 Positive Test Results

36 Deaths

Camden County:

990 Positive Test Results

23 Deaths

Burlington County:

883 Positive Test Results

21 Deaths

Gloucester County:

413 Positive Test Results

8 Deaths

Sussex County:

392 Positive Test Results

21 Deaths

Warren County:

319 Positive Test Results

1 Deaths

Hunterdon County:

286 Positive Test Results

4 Deaths

Atlantic County:

191 Positive Test Results

4 Deaths

Cumberland County:

111 Positive Test Results

3 Deaths

Cape May County:

109 Positive Test Results

3 Deaths

Salem County:

43 Positive Test Results

3 Deaths