Shore Medical Seeks Baby Monitors For Fight Against Coronavirus

SOMERS POINT, NJ — Shore Medical Center requested donations of baby monitors from the public for the fight against the novel coronavirus. The hospital will use the devices to monitor patients in isolation.

Shore will accept both audio-video and audio-only monitors. If you have one you aren't using, call Patient Experience at 609-653-3882 or patientexperience@shoremedicalcenter.org. You can also simply drop it off at our main entrance with security.

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You can also order new ones and have them shipped directly from Amazon to Tami Kitchen, Shore Medical Center, 100 Medical Center Way, Somers Point, NJ 08244.

Cape May County has reported 53 positive cases of the coronavirus as of Saturday morning, including 13 recoveries. Ocean City has one active case and one patient who recovered. The County has not reported any deaths from the virus.

Atlantic County has reported 75 cases, including 11 recoveries and one death. Read more: 23 New Positive Coronavirus Cases In Atlantic County, Total At 75

Governor Phil Murphy announced 4,372 new cases Friday — New Jersey's highest daily figure yet — and 113 more deaths. The state has reported 29,895 positive cases and 646 deaths from the virus. Read more: Coronavirus Surpassing NJ's Top Causes Of Death As 113 More Die

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