4 In Stafford Now Positive For Coronavirus

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Another person tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Stafford, the Ocean County Health Department reported Monday. Four in Stafford and three in Barnegat have tested positive for the virus as of 2 p.m. Monday.

Ocean County has reported 149 total cases of COVID-19 — an increase of 41 since Sunday.

New Jersey had 935 new cases on Monday and seven additional deaths, Governor Phil Murphy announced. The state now has 2,844 cases and 27 deaths. Read more: NJ Coronavirus: 1K New Cases, 7 More Deaths; Enforcement Underway

Murphy addressed enforcement of his stay-at-home order as New Jersey saw its biggest one-day spike in coronavirus cases on Monday. County prosecutors and the Office of Attorney General are now ready to go after people who violate his stay-at-home order, which he issued Saturday. They've added personnel to assist local law enforcement in securing the order.

"When we hear of people hosting parties and other gatherings, we will not take it lightly," Murphy said.

The OCHD will provide daily updates on case totals by town.

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