The country is currently experiencing another surge in COVID-19 infections, “at a rate and speed that we have not encountered during this pandemic,” noted Health Officer Daniel Krupinski of the Long Beach Island Health Department. In late December, he reported, the frequency of illness continued to increase locally, with a greater number of infections in children and adolescents than had been seen prior.

“We continue our efforts to protect individuals and our community through immunizations,” said Krupinski.