Cape May County has confirmed two new deaths and nine new cases of COVID-19 in the latest update on the virus.
In total, 36 Cape May County residents have died due to complications from COVID-19. The most recent deaths included a 73-year-old woman and an 80-year-old woman, both from Lower Township, according to a county press release on Tuesday.
“Our hearts are heavy with the loss of these two additional individuals to COVID-19. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families during this difficult time,” said Cape May County Freeholder Director Gerald M. Thornton. “I continue to urge all residents to protect their health and the health of others, especially older individuals and those with chronic health conditions who are most at risk. We all have a role to play in limiting the spread of this virus.”
Altogether, 479 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Cape May County. Following is a breakdown of the number of cases and deaths in each municipality:
| MUNICIPALITY | ACTIVE CASES | REPORTED TODAY | OFF QUARANTINE | DEATHS | LONG TERM CARE ACTIVE CASES | LONG TERM CARE CENTER DEATHS |
| AVALON | 1 | 6 | ||||
| CAPE MAY CITY | 1 | 3 | ||||
| CAPE MAY POINT | 0 | |||||
| DENNIS TOWNSHIP | 7 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 26 | 2 |
| LOWER TOWNSHIP | 21 | 3 | 48 | 3 | 66 | 22 |
| MIDDLE TOWNSHIP | 29 | 3 | 43 | 2 | 4 | |
| NORTH WILDWOOD | 3 | 6 | ||||
| OCEAN CITY | 10 | 1 | 20 | 1 | ||
| SEA ISLE CITY | 0 | 2 | ||||
| STONE HARBOR | 0 | |||||
| UPPER TOWNSHIP | 20 | 29 | 2 | |||
| WEST CAPE MAY | 2 | 1 | 1 | |||
| WEST WILDWOOD | 2 | 1 | ||||
| WILDWOOD | 12 | 18 | ||||
| WILDWOOD CREST | 2 | 8 | ||||
| WOODBINE | 8 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 3 | |
| TOTAL ACTIVE | 118 | 126 | ||||
| TOTAL RECOVERED | 199 | |||||
| TOTAL DECEASED | 9 | 27 | ||||
| TOTAL CASES IN CAPE MAY COUNTY | 479 |
The Cape May County Department of Health recommends additional measures to prevent exposure among vulnerable people, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions (such as diabetes, cancer, immunodeficiency, asthma, COPD and others). The department recommends that residents, especially those who are vulnerable:
- Stay home except for essential tasks. Ensure you have a two-week supply of medication on hand.
- When engaging in essential tasks away from home, remain 6 feet away from others and wear a facial covering.
- Wash your hands with soap and water regularly.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Keep surfaces clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant.
