The amount of positive Covid-19 coronavirus cases in Ocean County has risen to 97 in the latest tally Saturday afternoon by the Ocean County Health Department which includes 44 new cases.
As of Sunday, there will be No Visitors allowed in every and any RWJ-Barnabas Health hospital and healthcare facility including Behavioral Health and Outpatient facilities, until further notice.
The Ocean County Library branches will remain open for now but are cancelling all library programs, outreach and meetings with the use of library meetings and spaces by outside groups also off limits through March 31.
The list of Ocean County, Jersey Shore and New Jersey schools voluntarily closing down continues to grow amid concerns over the Covid-19 coronavirus spreading throughout the state.
The Barnegat and Jackson Township School Districts have both made announcements that their schools will be shutting down effective Monday as a precautionary measure amid coronavirus concerns.
The Berkeley Township School District is taking the chance to be extra precautious and close its doors for a couple of weeks to lower the risk of the virus spreading.