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 219 coronavirus cases and 10 deaths in Lacey as of Friday morning. That means an increase of only nine cases since Patch's last Lacey update on May 26.

The OCHD reported 58 new cases Thursday in Ocean County, bringing the county's total to 8,866 cases and 766 deaths.

Testing

Urgent Care Now in Lanoka Harbor has coronavirus testing available for all Lacey Township residents. Patients must show a driver's license or government-issued ID showing a Lacey address. MORE.

Hackensack Meridian Urgent Care in Forked River can test whether patients were previously infected with the coronavirus. Hackensack Meridian's urgent care centers began antibody testing May 2. MORE.

Ocean County drive-thru testing takes place at Ocean County College in Toms River on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Patients must meet the following requirements to get tested:

• 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.

Schools

• New Jersey school districts will be permitted to hold outdoor graduation ceremonies with social distancing beginning in July, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday. Murphy made the announcement on Twitter, saying the ceremonies, which can begin July 6, must "comply with social distancing – ensuring the health and safety of all in attendance." MORE.
• Lacey Township High School will hold an in-person graduation ceremony — or, perhaps, multiple ceremonies. Logistics will depend on the state's coronavirus restrictions for crowd gatherings on the planned date of July 10. MORE.

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Restrictions and Updates

• Lacey eateries are getting ready for the next stage. The state will allow outdoor dining starting June 15 as New Jersey enters the next phase of coronavirus recovery. MORE.
• Lacey Township will now allow yard sales. The township asks that people adhere to social distancing rules. MORE.
• Memorial Day weekend often signals the unofficial beginning of summer on the Jersey Shore. It did the same last weekend, bringing a dose of familiarity to summer activities while also providing a preview of how the coronavirus may affect the shore this summer. MORE.
• Lacey resident Jeff Borghoff has 3D printed personal protective equipment for first responders while raising awareness about younger onset Alzheimer's. MORE.
• The Trenton Diocese approves of Governor Phil Murphy's directive to allow in-car religious services. The Diocese provided directives Friday for outdoor, drive-in services during the coronavirus pandemic. MORE.
• Eno's Pond County Park recently reopened. MORE.
• We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve. Nominate a Lacey hero.
• Ocean County began gradually reopening its parks and public lands last week. 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.
• New Jersey marinas will be open during the coronavirus crisis, Gov. Phil Murphy said. 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.

Here's what else you should know:

• Murphy extended New Jersey's public health emergency amid the coronavirus crisis, citing the disease's "ongoing risks." Here's what that means. Read more: Gov. Murphy Extends NJ's Coronavirus Public Health Emergency
• Murphy provided rules and guidance on Thursday that will create a very different shopping experience in New Jersey amid the coronavirus crisis. Read more: NJ Issues New Rules For Indoor Retail, Shopping In Coronavirus
• Murphy has been expected to provide guidance on reopening New Jersey public pools, malls, casinos, gyms and the Motor Vehicle Commission by now. What happened? Read more: Will NJ Casinos, Pools, Malls, Gyms Open? Gov. Murphy Says It's Complicated
• New Jersey issued new rules and guidance for outdoor dining at bars and restaurants on Tuesday. Read more: Here's What You'll Do At NJ Bars, Restaurants Under Coronavirus Rules

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