2 In Barnegat, 2 In Stafford Test Positive For Coronavirus

BARNEGAT, NJ — Two people in Barnegat and two individuals in Stafford tested positive for the novel coronavirus, officials announced Thursday. The patients have the first reported cases in either town.

No further information was provided about the individuals.

The Ocean County Health Department confirmed 32 new cases Thursday, bringing the county total to 48. The OCHD reported the county's first death Thursday from the virus.

In southern Ocean County, officials reported one case in Surf City and another in Little Egg Harbor on Wednesday. Read more: Surf City Resident Tests Presumptive Positive For Coronavirus

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The OCHD created a webpage for daily updates on the number of cases in the county and each town.

Governor Phil Murphy announced 318 new cases of the coronavirus Thursday, raising the state total to 742. The virus has killed nine in New Jersey as of Thursday afternoon. Read more: Gov. Phil Murphy: 4 More NJ Coronavirus Deaths, 318 New Cases

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