Atlantic County

Atlantic County health officials reported six additional deaths related to COVID-19 and 30 new positives as confirmed over the last two days. The fatalities included two men, a 69-year-old from Atlantic City and a 96-year-old from Northfield, and four women, a 91-year-old from Buena Borough, a 61-year-old from Galloway Township, Read more…

On Friday, June 26, Atlantic County public health officials confirmed the deaths of a 59-year-old Atlantic City man and a 66-year-old Pleasantville man from complications of COVID-19, both of whom had underlying health conditions that put them at higher risk. County officials also reported 32 positives among 20 males, ages Read more…

NORTHFIELD – Loved ones of residents at Atlantic County’s Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center may now make appointments to visit with their loved ones in a secure outdoor setting on the grounds of the property in Northfield. “No facilities in New Jersey have been harder hit by this pandemic than Read more…

No additional deaths from COVID-19 were reported today by Atlantic County health officials, and 10 more residents were cleared as recovered for a countywide total of 1,398. The number of residents who have tested positive for the disease now stands at 2,841 with the addition of 19 confirmed today, including Read more…

The CRDA, Local 54, AFL-CIO and state and local governments are partnering with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey  for an emergency distribution of food to the hospitality industry workers and Atlantic City residents both with private funding and volunteerism. The fourth food distribution will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, June Read more…

Four more deaths have been attributed to complications from COVID-19,according to Atlantic County public health officials. Three  were residents of long-term care facilities. Today’s fatalities included a 55-year-old Atlantic City man, an 80-year-old Galloway Township man, an 86-year-old Hammonton woman, and a 96-year-old Northfield woman. County health officials also reported Read more…

Stockton University faculty are collaborating on a research study on public response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has shaped the lives of people around the world. The researchers are looking for a broad range of people ages 18 and older to take the online survey at COVID-19 International Read more…

Atlantic County public health officials released daily totals for COVID-19 testing Saturday through Monday, June 20-22 that include one death, and a three-day total of 110 new positive cases. The county reported the death of a 68-year-old Hamilton Township man due to complications from COVID-19 on Saturday, June 20, with Read more…

The Atlantic County Animal Shelter has found an unexpected benefit from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to County Executive Dennis Levinson, the shelter has experienced a 95% live release rate during the last three months. “We are seeing record numbers of adoptions, redemptions and transfers to rescue organizations in conjunction with Read more…