It's Now 18 Coronavirus Cases In Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — There are now a total of 18 positive COVID-19 cases in Middletown as of Monday, March 23, the Middletown Dept. of Health and Social Services reported.

That includes a resident of Luftman Towers, an apartment building for seniors in Lincroft. A prior positive case has already been reported in a resident at Tomaso Towers, another senior living complex in Middletown. That resident is currently hospitalized.

Due to HIPPA and privacy laws, Middletown could not release specific information about each of the 18 positive cases, such as their age or gender. However, "the majority are isolating at home," said Middletown Health Director Rich DeBenedetto.

The Middletown health department also received 53 negative cases from laboratory reports, as an increasing number of people are being tested.

Officials predicted that the number of cases would go up as more people are tested and access to test expands.

All public access to Middletown municipal buildings will be closed through Sunday, April 5. This includes the Middletown Township Public Library, the Middletown Arts Center and Middletown Recreation facilities. All play structures/playgrounds are closed, fields and courts are closed and golf courses are closed. Parks, however, and open spaces remain open.

If any Middletown resident has any coronavirus-related questions, they can call the Middletown Health Department at 732-615-2095 or email [email protected]. They also encourage residents to register for state alerts by texting NJCOVID to 898-211 and Township emergency alerts by texting MiddletownNJ to 888-777 so you can receive information as quickly as possible.