The number of new COVID-19 cases this past week in Ocean County needs an explanation. The Ocean County Health Department was experiencing problems on Tuesday afternoon.

“Please be advised that due to technical issues the daily report of COVID-19 cases for today November 16, 2021 is not available,” read an email. “The OCHD anticipates resolving the issue in time for tomorrow’s November 17, 2021 advisory and will include today’s data in that report.”