Ocean County Reports 2,846 COVID-19 Cases as of Wednesday
The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) reports there are now a total of 2,846 confirmed cases being reported as of Wednesday, April 8, 2020 between the Ocean County and Long Beach Island Health Departments.
Lakewood continues to have the highest count, with 936 cases.
The town-by-town breakdown is as follows:
| Town Name | Number of Cases |
|---|---|
| Barnegat | 74 |
| Barnegat Light | 2 |
| Bay Head | 3 |
| Beach Haven | 5 |
| Beachwood | 39 |
| Berkeley | 186 |
| Brick | 363 |
| Eagleswood | 1 |
| Harvey Cedars | 0 |
| Island Heights | 3 |
| Jackson | 257 |
| Lacey | 76 |
| Lakehurst | 5 |
| Lakewood | 936 |
| Lavallette | 7 |
| Little Egg Harbor | 30 |
| Long Beach Township | 8 |
| Manchester | 152 |
| Mantoloking | 0 |
| Ocean Gate | 3 |
| Ocean Twp. (Waretown) | 12 |
| Pine Beach | 2 |
| Plumsted | 19 |
| Point Pleasant Beach | 15 |
| Point Pleasant Borough | 65 |
| Seaside Heights | 13 |
| Seaside Park | 3 |
| Ship Bottom | 5 |
| South Toms River | 28 |
| Surf City | 3 |
| Stafford | 71 |
| Toms River | 458 |
| Tuckerton | 2 |
Effective as of March 28, 2020, the data represented below identifies the municipality or mailing address which was self-reported by the resident at the time of testing. It may not necessarily represent the municipality of residence.
Staff from the Ocean County Health Department will continue to work through the evening to address this rapidly changing and evolving situation. The OCHD is also providing a COVID-19 Information Call Line for residents and clinicians to answer questions regarding the coronavirus. The number is 732-341-9700 ext. 7411. You can also call the NJDOH hotline available around the clock for questions at 1-800-222-1222 or by dialing 2-1-1.
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
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