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Manchester Mayor Holding Facebook Live For Coronavirus Updates

Mayor Ken Palmer provided updates on the impact of the coronavirus on Manchester. You can watch a replay here.

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Manchester Mayor Ken Palmer is scheduled to speak to residents at 4:30 p.m. Friday.
Manchester Mayor Ken Palmer is scheduled to speak to residents at 4:30 p.m. Friday. (Karen Wall/Patch)

MANCHESTER, NJ — Manchester Township Mayor Ken Palmer gave residents an update on the impacts of the outbreak of the new coronavirus on the township Friday afternoon.

There are 279 Manchester residents who have tested positive for the coronavirus in the township as of Friday, Palmer said, citing information provided to the township by the Ocean County Health Department. The cases are scattered throughout the township, he said.

The township is taking part in a pilot program to help senior residents purchase groceries while keeping themselves out of harm's way. Read more: Grocery Shopper Aides To Keep Ocean Seniors Safe From Coronavirus

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You can watch Palmer's full update below.


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