Surf City Resident Tests Presumptive Positive For Coronavirus

SURF CITY, NJ — A Surf City resident tested positive for the novel coronavirus, officials announced Wednesday. The individual has Long Beach Island's first presumptive-positive case.

No other information about the patient, including age, was provided.

Officials have confirmed eight cases of the coronavirus as of Wednesday. Governor Phil Murphy reported 162 new cases Wednesday, raising the total to 427 in New Jersey, including five deaths. Read more: NJ Coronavirus: Cases Soar By 162, Death Toll Rises To 5

"I would like to convey to our residents that while this is a significant public health issue, the risk is still low at the moment," said LBI Health Department Health Officer Daniel Krupinski.

He recommended staying informed through the LBIHD, New Jersey Health Department and Center for Disease Control websites.

The LBIHD recommends the following to help halt the spread of respiratory diseases:

• social distancing
• washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the bathroom, before eating and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing
• avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
• avoid close contact with people who are sick
• stay home when you are sick and avoid contact with those in poor health
• cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and then dispose of it
• clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a cleaning spray or wipe

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