Latest Lacey Coronavirus Updates

LACEY, 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 Lacey.

Cases

The Ocean County Health Department has reported 14 positive cases in Lacey as of noon Saturday. The OCHD will provide daily updates here.

People with the coronavirus also might not show symptoms, according to the Center for Disease Control. With limited testing available nationwide, it is also difficult to gauge the true number of people with the virus.

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Restriction and Updates

Ocean County will begin drive-through testing for the new coronavirus at Ocean County College on Monday, county officials said Thursday.

There will be tight restrictions in place, however: You must be an Ocean County resident, you must register, and you must have a prescription from a health care provider. MORE.

Some grocery stores around Lacey are offering special shopping hours for senior citizens during the COVID-19 outbreak. Check out where.

Urgent Care Now NJ, which has locations throughout Ocean County, reported a shortage of surgical masks. The organization asked local businesses and the community for any mask donations they can provide. MORE.

Uplifting News

The community has stepped up to keep things running smoothly at the Southern Ocean County Animal Facility. MORE.

Many weddings have been postponed because of COVID-19. But that's made many couples more eager to marry and ready to enjoy an extended engagement. MORE.

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