The virus that causes COVID-19 has proven to be one adaptive creature, thanks to mutation. It has stubbornly resisted vaccines and natural immunity, and although the virus isn’t making headlines as it did during so many waves in the last few years, it is rather quietly lying under the surface. The hope is it won’t mutate into a more virulent form.
The Ocean County Health Department reported 941 confirmed new cases for the week ending July 13, up from 771 for the week ending July 6.
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