Active COVID-19 cases drop in Cape May County week to week
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff The number of active COVID-19 cases in Cape May County fell by half from last week to this week. According to the Cape May County Department of Health, on Monday, Aug. 10, there were 42 active cases among residents in the county and an additional two in long-term care. Through most […]
Casey says transparency necessary at county level
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Elizabeth “Liz” Casey, a lifelong Democrat, decided to battle for a freeholder position in Cape May County because she believes in transparency in government. It’s a battle because as of mid-June, there were 29,347 registered Republican voters in the county compared to 17,126 Democrats. There are also 25,726 voters not enrolled […]
Sciarra: It’s time for change in county government
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Brendan Sciarra believes there is a need for change in Cape May County government. “I’ve been here my whole life,” the Wildwood Crest resident said. “My parents grew up here, my grandparents grew up here. I have a pretty good sense of the issues in Cape May County. I feel like […]
Cape May County COVID cases rise with population
Officials cite influx of tourists, eased restrictions, not following protocols By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff The number of cases of COVID-19 has increased in Cape May County in July compared to June. County officials cite eased business restrictions by the governor, the large influx of tourists and younger people not following social distancing protocols. Overall, however, […]
Counties track COVID cases
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Atlantic: Long-term care, farm workers NORTHFIELD – COVID-19 has spread throughout Atlantic County during the pandemic, but it hit hardest in Hammonton with 573 cases and 48 deaths through last week. According to county officials, the greater number of positive cases can be traced to vulnerable populations – patients and staff […]
Tourism linked to COVID-19 rise at shore
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Although the numbers of new COVID-19 cases were low in Cape May County, and Atlantic County reported only a single death over four days, state and county officials were grappling with statistics showing southern New Jersey has a much higher positivity testing rate than central and northern Jersey. The Cape May […]
COVID-19 numbers lowest in Cape; more cases in Atlantic
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Over the past week, new COVID-19 cases have remained low in Cape May County, with one day showing no new cases. One coronavirus-related death, reported Saturday, and three more Monday, has brought the total to 53. One death was in Ocean City, another in West Cape May and the others in […]
Cape May, Atlantic counties report COVID numbers
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Over the past weekend, there have been only a few positive test results each day for COVID-19 in Cape May County and one new death reported in Middle Township, but on Monday, June 1, the county reported another death in Lower Township and 10 new cases. In neighboring Atlantic County over […]
COVID-19 response focused on nursing homes
Third of Cape May County cases, most deaths, were in long-term facilities By JACK FICHTER/Sentinel staff CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – The majority of Cape May County’s COVID-19 cases are residents and staff of long-term care facilities, according to county Public Health Coordinator Kevin Thomas. The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce hosted a video […]
COVID-19 rates slow in Cape May, Atlantic counties
Atlantic County tops 1,800 cases as Cape May County surpasses 500 By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff The rate of COVID-19 cases doubling dropped in Atlantic and Cape May counties, according to the New Jersey Department of Health on Monday, May 18. Both are now at a minimum of 30 days, the same as all counties in […]