Eleven Surf City lifeguards who tested positive earlier this month for COVID-19 were cleared by the Long Beach Island Health Department to return to work July 27, Mayor Francis Hodgson said Monday morning. He said the remaining six guards are expected to return to work by the end of the week. Four guards tested negative for the coronavirus, while one test result is pending, Hodgson said.
In addition to the Surf City lifeguards, 18 Harvey Cedars lifeguards also tested positive for the coronavirus, Daniel…
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