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First Positive Case Of Coronavirus Identified In Moorestown
Township officials announced the first positive case of coronavirus in Moorestown was identified Sunday afternoon.
MOORESTOWN, NJ — A Moorestown resident has tested positive for new coronavirus, officials announced Sunday afternoon. An Eastampton resident has also tested positive, bringing the total number of positive coronavirus cases in Burlington County to six.
“The Burlington County Health Department has notified Township of Moorestown officials that one positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Moorestown,” officials said in a statement Sunday afternoon. “Communicable Disease staff of BCHD is currently conducting contact screening and will be reaching out to individuals who have been in contact with the patient.”
If the Burlington County Health Department finds that the patient has traveled to multiple places throughout the county before testing positive, they will share that list with the public, officials said. The case involves a 43-year-old man, and the method of exposure remains under investigation.
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The Eastampton case involves a 63-year-old woman who was exposed through travel, county officials said Sunday evening. Read more here: NJ Coronavirus Update: Murphy Considers Curfew, 31 New Cases
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Earlier in the day, Moorestown officials urged residents to begin paying their taxes, as well as their water and sewer bills online. Burlington County previously announced that all school districts would be closed until at least April 17. Read more here: All Burlington County Public Schools To Close Due To Coronavirus
Additionally, all Burlington County parks and facilities will be closed to the public beginning Monday. Trails will remain open, but buildings and restrooms will be closed. All events and activities will be canceled all at locations.
The following is a list of park locations:
- Amico Island, Delran – only trails will be open
- Boundary Creek, Moorestown
- Burlington County Agricultural Center, Moorestown - all activities, events and classes canceled
- County Fairgrounds - all activities, events and classes canceled
- Crystal Lake Park, Mansfield - only trails will be open
- Laurel Run, Delran – only trails will be open
- Long Bridge Park, Hainesport – only trails will be open
- Pennington Park, Edgewater Park – only trails will be open
- Rancocas Nature Center, Westampton – only trails will be open
- Smithville Park and Smith Woods, Eastampton – only trails will be open
- Willingboro Lakes, Willingboro – closed
- Prison Museum and Warden’s House – closed
- Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences – closed
- Smithville Mansion – closed
- Underground Railroad Museum – closed
- Workers House at Smithville – closed
As of Monday, Burlington County offices will be closed to the public. All county employees will report for normal duties as scheduled.
The Burlington County Clerk's Office will also be closed to the public, from March 16-22. County Clerk employees will report to work and be available by phone and email. Anyone who needs assistance can call 609-265-5142 or email [email protected].
The Burlington County Superior Court will remain open. The Burlington County Board of Social Services will remain open.
Services at Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex will continue on a normal schedule. The Burlington County Animal Shelter will open for pet recovery only. The nutritional program for Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) will open for scheduled appointments on Monday. After close of business Monday, WIC cash assistance will continue, but all other WIC services will be closed to the public.
On Friday, a 60-year-old Chesterfield man tested positive for the disease. Read more here: Third Burlington County Case Of Coronavirus Identified: Officials
A married couple in their 60s were the first two positive cases of coronavirus identied in Burlington County. Read more here: Man In Burlington County Coronavirus Case Works At Medical Center
On Thursday, Burlington County officials recommended canceling events due to coronavirus following Gov. Phil Murphy's recommendation that gatherings of more than 250 people should be canceled in New Jersey.
The New Jersey Department of Health has partnered with the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System to open and operate a call center (1-800-222-1222) for public use regarding questions, concerns, and other information related to coronavirus spread in New Jersey. More information is also available on the state's coronavirus webpage.
See related: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know
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