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COURT HOUSE – July 12: Cape May County reports eight new COVID-19 cases were found today, two community-based and 6 non-resident cases. Avalon is linked to the most out-of-county cases today, with five.
According to a release, New Jersey has 175,298 total COVID-19 positive cases and 13,594 deaths. Total positive cases of COVID-19 infection in Cape May County is now 842, including 72 deaths.
Your help is the key to stopping the spread of COVID-19 and protecting your loved ones.
Contact tracers are calling with life-saving information that will keep you, your loved ones, and your community safe and healthy.
When a Cape May County contact tracer calls, it’s because you tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone who has – so it’s critical that you answer the phone.
How Contact Tracers Will Reach Out
Contact tracers will reach out via phone, text message, or letters dropped off at your door. Contact tracers will provide their name, agency, and a phone number.
If you have any doubts about the legitimacy of your conversation with a contact tracer, you may hang up and call your local health department. You should also feel free to request the name and ID of anyone who calls.
What a Contact Tracer Will NOT Ask
If someone is requesting personal information covered above, it is likely a scam. You can report these calls online to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs or by calling (973) 504-6240.
What a Contact Tracer WILL Ask
To ensure you have the care you need and the support to keep you and your family safe, you may be asked:
If you tested positive for COVID-19:
Your information is confidential. Your name will not be released to your contacts or your COVID-19 status – that information will only be known to public health officials and our local health departments.
We will encourage you to let your contacts know about your illness, and we will call your contacts to let them know they have been exposed and what steps they should take to protect themselves and their loved ones, but again, we will not tell them your name. If you are staying at home during the isolation period, the contact tracer will discuss any needs you may have and connect you with additional support should you need it.