Explosions of COVID-19 cases and deaths at nursing homes and assisted living facilities around the country have been widely publicized, and at least one such facility in Southern Ocean County is dealing with the virus’ impacts.
Genesis’ Southern Ocean Center in Manahawkin (Courtesy of Genesis HealthCare/Facebook)
As of April 8, there have been 15 positive COVID-19 cases at Genesis’ Southern Ocean Center in Manahawkin, according to Chief Medical Officer Richard Feifer at Genesis. Those cases include three staff members and 12 residents, one of whom passed away.
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