8,825 COVID-19 cases in N.J. and 108 deaths
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Although the number of positive tests for COVID-19 has increased only slightly in Cape May and Atlantic counties, statewide the cases are growing substantially. At 2 p.m. Friday, March 27, the New Jersey Department of Health announced there are now 8,825 confirmed cases of this coronavirus statewide and a reported 108 […]
O.C. mayor shuts beaches, boardwalk
By DAVID NAHAN/SENTINEL staff OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City mayor announced Wednesday, March 25, that he was closing the beaches and boardwalks to make sure more people heed the measures to shelter in place. Mayor Jay Gillian said it is an extra precaution. In a letter posted on the city website today, he wrote: […]
Closings, curfews amid COVID-19
State implements strong measures to help stop spread TRENTON — New restrictions on travel and widespread closings announced this week are aimed at encouraging residents to stay home and practice social distancing during the rapidly spreading worldwide novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Connecticut Gov. Ned […]