Latest Berkeley Coronavirus Updates

BERKELEY, NJ — There's a lot of news to keep up with right now — locally, nationally and worldwide. Here's a recap of coronavirus updates in Berkeley.

Cases

The Ocean County Health Department has reported 415 positive cases and 48 deaths as of noon Monday. Check here for daily updates from the OCHD.

The department has reported 5,857 cases and 324 deaths in Ocean County.

The State has reported the following in Berkeley longterm care facilities as of Wednesday:

• Crystal Lake Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center: 90 cases, 19 deaths
• Tallwoods Care Center: four cases, no deaths

Testing

The County will continue testing this week at Ocean County College in Toms River. Requirements for testing include the following:

• You must be an Ocean County resident and have identification.
• You must have a healthcare practitioner script.
• You must make an online appointment at www.ochd.org.
• You must be symptomatic.
• Entry to the college site is from the Hooper Avenue entrance.

The college site operates from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Rite Aid on Mule Road in Toms River now offers coronavirus testing. Patients will have to swab their nostrils themselves. MORE.

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Schools

New Jersey schools will be closed through at least May 15, Governor Phil Murphy announced Thursday. MORE.

Many Central Regional students have submitted their post-graduation plans to the senior Instagram page. Senior Peter Rahtjen has organized the project.

Check out some of their photos below:

Restrictions and Updates

• Berkeley Township beaches remain open as of Monday. Badges will go on sale May 1-31 and can be used at White Sands Beach on 20th to 23rd Avenues in South Seaside Park. MORE.
• Berkeley arranged another pickup session Monday for people in need of "crisis" food kits. Residents in need should please contact Debbi W or Mark at Berkeley Recreation, (732) 269-4456 or by email at mdykoff@twp.berkeley.nj.us. When you call or email, provide your name, address and phone number for follow up. MORE.
• Here's how the OCHD has tried helping longterm-care facilities manage the coronavirus. MORE.
• Since the coronavirus outbreak began in Ocean and Monmouth counties, Fulfill has seen a 40 percent increase in the demand for food and has served more than 364,000 extra meals in the past month through its Crisis Relief Boxes program and its Restaurant Partnership Program. Finding a food pantry in your area is just a text away.
• The coronavirus could affect every corner of life on the Jersey Shore this summer. Here's what the Jersey Shore has done so far and what could happen. MORE.
• Dave Clark, a Bay Head firefighter died from the coronavirus, officials announced Saturday. MORE.
• New Jersey marinas will be open during the coronavirus crisis, Gov. Phil Murphy said on Saturday. MORE.
• County officials urged the public not to dispose of used gloves on the ground. Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari also asked food stores, convenience stores and other retail establishments to place additional trash cans in their parking lots. MORE.
• Open or closed? Patch created a simple directory for local businesses. Here's how to get listed.
• Berkeley officials banned short-term rentals through May 20. The proclamation — signed by Mayor Carmen Amato and Police Chief Karin T. DiMichele — also prohibits door-to-door solicitation and canvassing until further notice and cancels all Board of Adjustment and Planning Board meetings through May 31.

Something to Smile About

After closing for a month, C&G's Country Cafe of Bayville will reopen for takeout only beginning Thursday. The Toms River location will reopen the same day.

Here's what else you should know:

• Murphy issued a stay-at-home order, closing all non-essential business at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Read more: Gov. Murphy Announces NJ 'Stay-At-Home' Order Due To Coronavirus
• Murphy announced on Thursday, April 16 that schools will remain closed through May 15. Read more: Gov. Murphy: NJ Schools Shut Through May 15 In Coronavirus Crisis
• Murphy ordered stores across New Jersey on Wednesday, April 8 to require shoppers to wear face coverings or masks. Here's how you can get yours, and how the new rule will be enforced. Read more: NJ Shoppers Must Wear Masks: Where To Get Them, How It's Enforced
• Here are 10 resources for you and your family to utilize as you navigate through the outbreak: Unemployment, Tests, Food: 10 NJ Resources In Coronavirus Crisis
• New Jersey's courts suspended all new jury trials until further notice, Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said on Thursday, March 12. Read more: Coronavirus Throws Monkey Wrench Into New Jersey Court System
• Murphy said during a live press conference on Wednesday, March 25 that he's ordering many day care centers to shut amid the coronavirus outbreak. Read more: Gov. Murphy To Shut Many Day Care Centers Amid Coronavirus Crisis
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel advisory for New Jersey. Read more: CDC Travel Advisory For NJ: No Coronavirus Travel Ban From Trump
• On Friday, March 27, Murphy allowed more types of New Jersey businesses – including gun sellers – to operate in the coronavirus outbreak. What's open and closed now? Read more: What's Open, Closed? More NJ Business To Operate Amid Coronavirus
• Murphy announced on Tuesday, April 7 that state and county parks will close. Read more: Gov. Murphy Closes Parks On NJ Coronavirus Crisis's Deadliest Day

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