'Social Distance Ambassadors' Coming To Cape May County

CAPE MAY COUNTY, NJ — Social Distance Ambassadors will soon patrol Cape May County. The County will place the volunteers in high-volume areas, such as boardwalks.

The endeavor is part of the County Health Department's new social-distancing campaign, Six Feet Saves. The ambassadors will remind people to keep 6 feet apart and provide educational materials on how to prevent exposure to the coronavirus.

The Six Feet Saves campaign will launch Friday. Ambassadors will wear vests with the county seal so they're easily identified.

The Ambassador team is made up of Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) members and County Health Department Staff. MRC is a volunteer program featuring medical and non-medical individuals. To learn more about MRC and how you can volunteer visit cmchealth.net or call (609) 463-6692.

The program currently has 16 enrolled volunteers, said Denis Brown, the county's administrative aide to the freeholders. But the program is set to grow.

"We already have 16 enrolled and have some large numbers looking for virtual training now," Brown told Patch. "They will pick their dates and times to work so however many we can take in."

The County Health Department has reported 10 active cases and 20 people cleared off quarantine in Ocean City as of Tuesday afternoon. The County has not reported any coronavirus deaths in Ocean City.

The County has reported 238 active cases, 198 people cleared off quarantine and 34 deaths as of Tuesday afternoon. Twenty-five deaths and 128 active cases are linked to longterm-care facilities.

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Ocean City reopened its beaches and boardwalk last weekend. Walking, running, surfing, exercising and fishing on beaches is allowed, while currently prohibited activities include sunbathing, sitting in chairs or lying on towels, groups of people, group sports and swimming.

The boardwalk is open for walking, running, bicycling and access for takeout food. Ocean City officials said to avoid social gathering and respect social distancing. Read more on Ocean City's coronavirus restrictions.

Face masks must be worn in any essential business. They are not required outdoors, but the Center for Disease Control recommends wearing face coverings or masks in public settings where social distancing is difficult.

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