The Ocean County Library branches will remain open for now but are cancelling all library programs, outreach and meetings with the use of library meetings and spaces by outside groups also off limits through March 31.
The list of Ocean County, Jersey Shore and New Jersey schools voluntarily closing down continues to grow amid concerns over the Covid-19 coronavirus spreading throughout the state.
The Barnegat and Jackson Township School Districts have both made announcements that their schools will be shutting down effective Monday as a precautionary measure amid coronavirus concerns.
The Berkeley Township School District is taking the chance to be extra precautious and close its doors for a couple of weeks to lower the risk of the virus spreading.
Jersey Shore Congressman Chris Smith who is the ranking member of the House Global Health Subcommittee, was among those voting 'Yes' to an emergency CDC funding bill nearly a week after making a push for this to happen.
Jersey Shore Congressman Chris Smith is calling for Congress to immediately provide emergency funding for the CDC and other federal agencies working to protect U.S. citizens amid the growing threat of the coronavirus.
The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst said it will house up to 20 individuals who may have been exposed to the coronavirus, if needed, in a stand alone building at the base’s Doughboy Inn.