SURF CITY, NJ – Twenty four lifeguards, twelve from Harvey Cedars and twelve from Surf City are now in quarantine after being tested positive for COVID-19. Health officials said the lifeguards were all together at an undisclosed event and were notified by officials of the cluster. Two social gatherings between lifeguards took place on July 12 and July 14. The lifeguards who tested positive will not be allowed to return to work until cleared by their doctors.
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