FREEHOLD, NJ –Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley have announced that, as reported to the Monmouth County Health Department on March 23, there are 207 positive cases of COVID-19 in Monmouth County. (The NJDOH cites 288 cases in Monmouth as of Tuesday afternoon, March 24th)

“As we see these numbers climb, while anticipated, it reminds us why social distancing is so important,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone. “Not only is it mandated, but it is critical for everyone to stay at home as much as possible so that we can slow the spread. We also urge everyone to stay at their primary residence during this public health crisis as our healthcare facilities, law enforcement agencies and local businesses are already being stretched to meet demands of their residents.”

The breakdown by municipality is as follows:

• Aberdeen: 7
• Asbury Park: 4
• Atlantic Highlands: 1
• Belmar: 1
• Bradley Beach: 1
• Brielle: 2
• Colts Neck: 8
• Eatontown: 11
• Englishtown: 2
• Farmingdale: 1
• Freehold Borough: 1
• Freehold Township: 28
• Hazlet: 15
• Holmdel: 5
• Howell: 17
• Keansburg: 2
• Keyport: 1
• Lake Como: 1
• Little Silver: 3
• Manalapan: 22
• Manasquan: 3
• Marlboro: 21
• Matawan: 2
• Middletown: 7
• Millstone: 1
• Monmouth Beach: 1
• Neptune: 10
• Neptune City: 1
• Ocean: 4
• Oceanport: 4
• Ocean Grove: 1
• Red Bank: 2
• Rumson: 1
• Sea Girt: 1
• Shrewsbury: 2
• Tinton Falls: 4
• Wall: 4
• Upper Freehold: 4
• West Long Branch: 1

The Freeholders also announced that they have been notified that NY Waterway has suspended all ferry service to the Belford Ferry Terminal. More information can be found on nywaterway.com.

Monmouth County Parks remain open, but with no access to any buildings or modern restrooms. Port-a-johns are provided at most locations. Golf courses and playgrounds are closed and all programs are cancelled through at least April 3. As always, Park Rangers are on duty to provide assistance as needed.

As more information becomes available, it will be shared with the public and the media. News updates and information regarding County events and programs affected by the COVID-19 situation are posted at www.visitmonmouth.com.

As of 2pm on Tuesday March 24th, the NJDOH cites 3675 COVID-19 cases statewide, with 44 deaths, 428 negative test results from the state lab, and 45 persons under investigation at the state lab.

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

645 Positives Pending Further Information

Bergen County:

701 Positive Test Result(s)

Essex County:

342 Positive Test Result(s)

Monmouth County:

288 Positive Test Result(s)

Middlesex County:

277 Positive Test Result(s)

Union County:

246 Positive Test Result(s)

Hudson County:

234 Positive Test Result(s)

Passaic County:

216 Positive Test Result(s)

Morris County:

204 Positive Test Result(s)

Ocean County:

180 Positive Test Result(s)

Somerset County:

102 Positive Test Result(s)

Mercer County:

58 Positive Test Result(s)

Camden County:

51 Positive Test Result(s)

Burlington County:

42 Positive Test Result(s)

Hunterdon County:

25 Positive Test Result(s)

Gloucester County:

19 Positive Test Result(s)

Sussex County:

18 Positive Test Result(s)

Warren County:

15 Positive Test Result(s)

Atlantic County:

6 Positive Test Result(s)

Cape May County:

3 Positive Test Result(s)

Cumberland County:

2 Positive Test Result(s)

Salem County:

1 Positive Test Result(s)