FREEHOLD, NJ – Overnight, Jersey Shore area health officials reported nearly 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.
Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone and County Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley have announced that today there are 507 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Monmouth County. There are six new deaths being reported today related to COVID-19 in Monmouth County.
The County Commissioners and the Monmouth County Health Department (MCHD) are strongly urging residents to do their part to slow the spread by practicing social distancing, wearing a face-covering when social distancing is not possible, not gathering in large crowds, washing their hands and staying home when sick.
Residents with general questions or concerns about COVID-19 are able to contact the MCHD phone bank by calling 732-845-2070 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.