Shore Medical Center Seeks Donations, Masks For Coronavirus Care

SOMERS POINT, NJ — Shore Medical Center is preparing for an influx of patients with the novel coronavirus. The hospital is seeking donations to get ahead and cover costs for care.

"Have confidence that we are well prepared, but our resources will need to be replenished," the hospital wrote on its Facebook page. "Many of you have asked how you can help."

Click here to donate.

The hospital has also guided people on how to sew together masks. Shore Medical Center will accept masks made of cloth and washable.

To donate hand-made masks, please contact our Patient Experience department at 609-653-3882. Put them in individual ziplock bags when you drop them off. Shore Medical Center will arrange for someone to meet you at the entrance.

Shore Medical Center reported last week that one of its patients tested positive for the virus, and they expected a second patient to do the same. The hospital has banned almost all visitors as a precaution.

Several people and businesses, meanwhile, have stepped up to donate funds, personal protective equipment and food for staff.

Ten people in Cape May County and 24 in Atlantic County have tested positive for the virus as of Sunday afternoon.

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Governor Phil Murphy reported 2,316 new cases and 21 deaths Sunday. State officials have reported 13,386 total cases and 161 deaths. Read more: Gov. Murphy: NJ Coronavirus Cases Top 13K, 21 More Deaths

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