Another Restaurant Near Ocean City Closes Due To Coronavirus Case

SOMERS POINT, NJ — Another restaurant by Ocean City will temporarily close because of recent coronavirus exposure. Fitzpatrick's Deli & Steakhouse announced it would close Monday.

The establishment by the 9th Street Bridge will get deep cleaned and sanitized. All potentially exposed staff will get tested.

"We are grateful for your ongoing support and understanding during these unprecedented times and cannot wait to welcome you back when we feel it is safe to do so," Fitzpatrick's posted on its Facebook page. "We will keep you posted."

Josie Kelly's Public House — another Somers Point restaurant — temporarily closed last week after a guest at a private party tested positive for COVID-19. The eatery has since reopened. Read more: Popular Restaurant By Ocean City Closes Due To Coronavirus Case

Restaurants and bars will soon see changes though because of upcoming restrictions during the Garden State's second coronavirus wave. Gov. Phil Murphy says bars and restaurants will soon need to close all indoor service by 10 p.m.

Bars, restaurants and casinos will be prohibited from serving food and alcohol between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. and these new rules will take effect on Thursday morning. Restrictions will also be placed on seating. Read more: Gov. Murphy To Impose New NJ Restrictions As COVID-19 Cases Spike

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