Many officials are advising that visitors stay away as coronavirus outbreak impacts Cape May County community. CAPE MAY COUNTY, N.J. - Officials are warning visitors to stay away from the Jersey Shore as they work to mitigate the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Instead of staying put at their primary homes as advised by government officials, people are heading to their shore homes as the coronavirus continues to spread.
Cape May County officials say the influx of visitors during this time is causing a strain on the community and could cause problems for the medical system.
So far, Cape May County only has one case of the coronavirus disease, but officials are concerned that positive cases could increase as witnessed in other counties