County Reports New COVID-19 Death

The Cape May County Department of Health reported Wednesday that there are 323 people have now tested positive and an 89-year-old female from Dennis Township has died from COVID-19. The total deaths from this disease in Cape May County is now 21. “It’s with tremendous sorrow that we share the loss of this beloved woman.  Our entire community grieves with this family and all of those who have lost loved ones during this pandemic,” said Freeholder Jeff Pierson. “This crisis impacts everyone. Those who have contracted the virus, those who need our care during this time as well as their loved ones.” Following is a breakdown of the total number of coronavirus cases and deaths for each municipality in Cape May County:

MUNICIPALITY	ACTIVE CASES	REPORTED TODAY	OFF QUARANTINE	DEATHS	LONG TERM CARE ACTIVE CASES	LONG TERM CARE CENTER DEATHS
AVALON	1		6
CAPE MAY CITY	0		3
CAPE MAY POINT	0
DENNIS TOWNSHIP	10		4	1	17	2
LOWER TOWNSHIP	14	2	37	2	22	13
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP	32	4	25		4
NORTH WILDWOOD	4		3
OCEAN CITY	13		10
SEA ISLE CITY	0		2
STONE HARBOR	0
UPPER TOWNSHIP	28		8	2
WEST CAPE MAY	1		1
WEST WILDWOOD	0		1
WILDWOOD	18	1	8
WILDWOOD CREST	1		7
WOODBINE	2	2	1	1	19
TOTAL ACTIVE	124				62
TOTAL RECOVERED			116
TOTAL DECEASED				6		15
TOTAL CASES IN CAPE MAY COUNTY	323

Given the increases in the community spread throughout the United States, all individuals are at some risk of exposures to COVID-19. Everyone should monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19, practice social distancing, and stay home if they become sick, except to seek necessary medical care. If you are experiencing or developing COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, have traveled recently, been exposed to someone who has been exposed to someone with COVID-19 symptoms, please call to speak with a clinician who will make appropriate referrals in accordance with CDC guidelines. Additionally, you may visit www.coronavirus.gov and take a “Coronavirus Self-Checker” assessment. This will help you communicate symptoms to your doctor when you call their office before making a visit. If you do not have access to a primary care physician, please dial “call your local urgent care. Please be sure to call before going to a medical provider, to prevent any potential spread.