6 NEW COVID-19 POSITIVE CASES REPORTED IN MONROE TOWNSHIP ON TUESDAY: 1 IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY AND 5 COMMUNITY-WIDE

COVID-19 Cases received Tuesday, June 2:  New positive cases 6:

STATE AND NJDOH STATISTICS: 

• NJ hospitals currently have 2,250 patients being treated for COVID-19; Field Medical Stations reported 21 patients.
• 107 new hospitalizations and 193 patients were discharged from the hospital yesterday.
• 612 patients in either critical or intensive care; 75% of critical care patients on ventilators; 459 ventilators currently in use – under 500 for the fifth consecutive day.
• The daily positivity rate for tests from May 30 was 4.28 percent – from roughly 31,000 recorded samples.
• “We cannot lose sight of what’s important – remaining vigilant and keeping up with our social distancing,” said Governor Murphy.
• 2 new cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children reported, 34 cases total; 6 are still hospitalized; no deaths reported; Ages of children affected range from 1-18.

GOVERNOR MURPHY TO SIGN EXECUTIVE ORDER ALLOWING RESTAURANTS AND BARS TO BEGIN OFFERING IN-PERSON, OUTDOOR DINING ON JUNE 15:  When New Jersey restaurants and bars are allowed to offer outdoor dining June 15, they must put tables 6 feet apart and follow a number of safety and sanitation protocols.  The state will also allow establishments with liquor licenses to apply for a one-time, special permit to serve alcohol outside.  Governor Murphy is expected to sign an executive order today.  Read the full NJ.com article here.

GOVERNOR MURPHY ANNOUNCES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NJ LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES:  Governor Murphy today announced recommendations from Manatt Health’s review of New Jersey’s long-term care facilities. The report gives guidance for new residents and visitors after the current COVID-19 outbreak and addresses mitigation, protection, and resiliency against future outbreaks, both in the near- and long-term. Read the Governor’s announcement here.