ShopRite of Manahawkin on April 4 confirmed at least one of its associates has tested positive for novel coronavirus COVID-19. The store’s Facebook page delivered the announcement at 9 a.m. Saturday after reports continued to emerge a day earlier about multiple shore-based stores having infected employees.

“The impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our community has been felt by us all,” the statement read. “Many of us know a friend, family member or co-worker who has been affected.