Monmouth COVID-19 cases rise to 207

Monmouth County Freeholder Director Tom Arnone

The Monmouth County Health Department reports that there are 207 positive cases of COVID-19 in the County, Freeholder Director Tom Arnone and Deputy Director Sue Kiley announced this evening.

“As we see these numbers climb, while anticipated, it reminds us why social distancing is so important,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone. “It is critical for everyone to practice social distancing so that we can slow the spread.”

The breakdown by municipality is as follows:

Aberdeen: 7
Asbury Park: 4
Atlantic Highlands: 1
Belmar: 1
Bradley Beach: 1
Brielle: 2
Colts Neck: 8
Eatontown: 11
Englishtown: 2
Farmingdale: 1
Freehold Borough: 1
Freehold Township: 28
Hazlet: 15
Holmdel: 5
Howell: 17
Keansburg: 2
Keyport: 1
Lake Como: 1
Little Silver: 3
Manalapan: 22
Manasquan: 3
Marlboro: 21
Matawan: 2
Middletown: 7
Millstone: 1
Monmouth Beach: 1
Neptune: 10
Neptune City: 1
Ocean: 4
Oceanport: 4
Ocean Grove: 1
Red Bank: 2
Rumson: 1
Sea Girt: 1
Shrewsbury: 2
Tinton Falls: 4
Wall: 4
Upper Freehold: 4
West Long Branch: 1

The Freeholders also announced that they have been notified that NY Waterway has suspended all ferry service to the Belford Ferry Terminal. More information can be found on nywaterway.com.

Monmouth County Parks remain open, but with no access to any buildings or modern restrooms. Port-a-johns are provided at most locations. Golf courses and playgrounds are closed and all programs are cancelled through at least April 3. As always, Park Rangers are on duty to provide assistance as needed.