Shore Medical Center Patient Tests Positive For Coronavirus

SOMERS POINT, NJ — A patient at Shore Medical Center was confirmed positive for the novel coronavirus, a hospital spokesperson announced Sunday. This is the first time the hospital has announced a patient testing positive.

Shore Medical Center expects confirmation of a second patient testing positive. Both remain in respiratory isolation and are in stable condition. The hospital didn't provide any further information about the patients.

Three people have tested positive for the virus in Cape May County, while Atlantic County has recorded five positive tests. Neither county has revealed information about towns with a person who has tested positive.

A patient at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center's Mainland Campus tested positive for the virus, the hospital announced Friday. Read more: AtlantiCare Patient In Galloway Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Governor Phil Murphy announced 590 new cases Sunday in New Jersey, along with four deaths. New Jersey's case total increased to 1,914, and 20 people have died. Read more: NJ Coronavirus: 590 New Cases, 4 More Deaths Reported On Sunday

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Shore Medical Center asks that people socially distance and first seek electronic contact with their primary care physician before visiting any medical facility. Call 911 for symptoms that need urgent attention.

The hospital banned almost all visitors to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Exceptions include:

• patients in hospice or end-of-life care
• one visitor or support person for maternity patients, pediatric patients and people undergoing same-day surgery or an ambulatory procedure

Read more: Shore Medical Center Bans Visitors During NJ Coronavirus Outbreak

For phone numbers to providers, visit www.shorephysiciansgroup.com.

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