Pandemic adds an urgency to reasons for seeking office
Congressional candidates say how platforms affected Editor’s note: The Sentinel posed questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic to all five Democrats running in the primary for the Second Congressional District, which includes Atlantic and Cape May counties. Will Cunningham didn’t respond in time for this story. By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Although the […]
Slower rise of COVID-19 in Cape May County, but faster increase in Atlantic County
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff The number of new COVID-19 cases increased by three in Cape May County on Sunday, April 26, and there was one reported new death in Lower Township, but there was a spike in Atlantic County as 62 new cases were reported in children and adults from age 6 to 93. There […]
COVID cases rise in Upper Township, Ocean City
Drive-thru testing continues for symptomatic patients EDITOR’S NOTE: On Friday, April 24, the Cape May County Department of Health reported an additional 26 new cases of COVID-19 in the county, but no new deaths. Fifteen of the cases are in Dennis Township, six in Woodbine, three in Middle Township and two in Lower Township. The […]
COVID-19
New state, local stats, hints on reopening economy By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff CAPE MAY – The Cape May County Department of Health announced two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Monday, April 20, along with providing an update on the number of positive and recovered cases reported in the county. The department also […]
Two more COVID-19 deaths in Cape May County
One in Upper Township, one in Lower Township By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel and Star and Wave The Cape May County Department of Health announced two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Monday, April 20, along with providing an update on the number of positive and recovered cases reported in the county. The department also […]
More COVID-19 cases in Cape May and Atlantic counties over weekend
By DAVID NAHAN,Sentinel and star and Wave Over the weekend COVID-19 cases rose in a number of Cape May County communities while health officials have reported more than 20 percent of those with the virus are now off quarantine. In Atlantic County, cases increased by 36 on Saturday and Sunday bringing the total to 406 […]
Two new deaths in Cape May County, more cases in Atlantic County
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel and Star and Wave There were two new deaths reported in Cape May County Thursday, April 16, and three more cases of COVID-19 infections. There are now 12 deaths in Cape May County and 190 total cases, including the fatalities and 18 people who are now off quarantine, according to the county […]
Drive-thru testing in Cape May County
Editor’s note: On Wednesday afternoon, April 15, the Cape May County Department of Health issued the following release about drive-thru COVID-19 testing. CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – The Cape May County Department of Health and CompleteCare Health Network are operating a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site on consecutive Wednesdays starting April 22. All testing is by […]
50 infected with COVID-19 at Victoria Manor; eight dead
Atlantic County reports four new deaths, more cases Editor’s note: This is the latest update on the COVID-19 numbers in Cape May and Atlantic counties, filed at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel and Star and Wave The Cape May County Department of Health reported two new deaths at Victoria Manor in North […]
Three more COVID-19 deaths in Cape May County
Cases rise in Lower Township, Middle Township, Ocean City By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff There were three more deaths in Cape May County from COVID-19 as positive tests rose in Lower Township, Middle Township and Ocean City, the Cape May County Department of Health reported late Saturday afternoon, April 11. Across the state, there are now […]