The Cape May County Herald is using its Spout-off section in a new way.
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The Cape May County Department of Health (DOH) reported the fourth death associated with the COVID-19 infection. An 83-year-old female resident at Victoria Manor, in Lower Township, joined two earlier deaths attributed to a COVID-19 outbreak at the long term care facility. The first county death, announced April 4, was an Upper Township resident.
Cape Regional does not want any more in-car gatherings outside the hospital, which had been going on as a show of support for frontline workers.
A leader in producing future nurses and healthcare workers, Atlantic Cape Community College donated hundreds of personal protective equipment (PPE) items from its nursing program to those who are working on the front lines.
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The closures, which had been extended through April 12, will now continue until April 27.
*NEW for COVID-19*
Submit a “THANK YOU” Spout Off
For the first time ever, the Herald is dedicating the pages of Spout Off on 4/15 to a specific purpose—honoring every person, business, government entity or leader who is making a sacrifice for the benefit of the community in these trying times of the pandemic. At the Herald, we are forever grateful for the remarkable work of our health care providers, first responders, and other essential workers who are keeping us safe. We can’t wait to read about our community heroes and their actions that will remain in our hearts for years to come.
Medical workers use additional precautions when handling a known infection.
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