Cape May County’s total COVID-19 cases has increased by four, making a total of 204 in the County, as of Sunday, April 19th. Currently, 45 cases have recovered from COVID-19.

“The number one prevention method against COVID-19 remains social distancing. Individuals should only leave their homes for essential travel. When essential travel is necessary to a public place that social distancing is difficult the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, recommends the use of a cloth face covering to slow the spread of COVID-19.” said Kevin Thomas, Cape May County Health Officer.

CDC is recommending the use of cloth face masks to help individuals who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. The cloth mask should be used in public settings where social distancing can be difficult, for example grocery stores and pharmacies. Cloth face coverings can be made from common household items at low cost. The cloth face covering that are being recommended by the CDC are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators, these supplies should be reserved for healthcare works and other medical first responders.

Cloth Face Coverings Should: 

• Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face.
• Be secured with ties or ear loops.
• Include multiple layers of fabric.
• Allow for breathing without restriction.
• Be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape.

Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance. Cloth face coverings should be routinely washed depending on the frequency of use. The face covering can be simple washed in the washing machine. When removing the cloth face covering it is important not to touch one’s eyes, nose, and mouth until they have washed their hands.

Call your healthcare professional if you have concerns about COVID-19 and your underlying health conditions. 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.

As of Sunday, April 19th, the statewide COVID-19 count is 85,301 cases and 4,202 fatalities.

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

Bergen County:

12,639 Positive Test Results

767 Deaths

Hudson County:

10,486 Positive Test Results

452 Deaths

Essex County:

10,304 Positive Test Results

740 Deaths

Union County:

9,609 Positive Test Results

372 Deaths

Passaic County:

8,288 Positive Test Results

250 Deaths

Middlesex County:

8,017 Positive Test Results

329 Deaths

Monmouth County:

4,669 Positive Test Results

226 Deaths

Ocean County:

4,648 Positive Test Results

217 Deaths

Morris County:

4,136 Positive Test Results

257 Deaths

Mercer County:

2,395 Positive Test Results

113 Deaths

Somerset County:

2,384 Positive Test Results

158 Deaths

Camden County:

2,131 Positive Test Results

74 Deaths

Burlington County:

1,587 Positive Test Results

58 Deaths

Gloucester County:

737 Positive Test Results

24 Deaths

Sussex County:

659 Positive Test Results

62 Deaths

Warren County:

592 Positive Test Results

44 Deaths

Hunterdon County:

407 Positive Test Results

18 Deaths

Atlantic County:

398 Positive Test Results

19 Deaths

Cumberland County:

308 Positive Test Results

4 Deaths

Cape May County:

206 Positive Test Results

14 Deaths

Salem County:

116 Positive Test Results

4 Deaths