Cape May County continues to see a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases. On Monday March 30th, a 35-year-old male, 93-year-old female, 68-year-old female, 56-year-old female and a 63-year-old male were reported positive for COVID-19, and 5 individuals have fully recovered in Cape May County.

On Sunday, the county had reported 15 cases total of COVID-19, with an increase of 5 new cases from Saturday.

Earlier on Monday, the Cape May County mayors requested that all non-residents stay away from their towns, including those with secondary residences, and asked that all short-term rentals be halted.

The town-by-town breakdown is as follows:

*** Cape May County’s cases may not match the NJ State’s list due to non-residency

“There is no treatment at this time for COVID-19, which makes prevention even more important. The best way to prevent COVID-19 is by avoiding being exposed, which is why we are urging everyone to practice social distancing. We are doing our part in trying to flatten the curve, but we need our residents to take action and do their part as well, this is a team effort,” said Kevin Thomas, Health Officer.

The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to person. COVID-19 can spread through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possible be inhaled into the lungs. It can spread between people who are in close contact with one another, within about 6 feet. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Since COVID-19 spreads easily from person-to-person it is important to do the following:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Put distance between yourself and other people.
• Stay home, unless you need to leave to get essential supplies.

Stay up to date on the current situation as it evolves. Some reliable sources are 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 statewide COVID-19 case count climbed by 2,196 on Tuesday, March 31st, for a total of 18,696 cases; 69 New Jerseyans died since Monday, bringing the fatality count to 267 as of Tuesday.

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

3,686 Positives Pending Further Information

Bergen County:

2,909 Positive Test Result(s)

Essex County:

1,900 Positive Test Result(s)

Hudson County:

1,606 Positive Test Result(s)

Union County:

1,418 Positive Test Result(s)

Passaic County:

1,294 Positive Test Result(s)

Middlesex County:

1,277 Positive Test Result(s)

Monmouth County:

1,140 Positive Test Result(s)

Ocean County:

1,022 Positive Test Result(s)

Morris County:

841 Positive Test Result(s)

Somerset County:

413 Positive Test Result(s)

Mercer County:

268 Positive Test Result(s)

Camden County:

228 Positive Test Result(s)

Burlington County:

202 Positive Test Result(s)

Sussex County:

132 Positive Test Result(s)

Gloucester County:

114 Positive Test Result(s)

Hunterdon County:

97 Positive Test Result(s)

Warren County:

76 Positive Test Result(s)

Atlantic County:

31 Positive Test Result(s)

Cumberland County:

18 Positive Test Result(s)

Cape May County:

12 Positive Test Result(s)

Salem County:

12 Positive Test Result(s)