Latest South Jersey gym owners arrested for violating coronavirus restrictions
The owners of Atilis Gym were arrested Monday morning, and the entrance to the gym was boarded up, putting a temporary end to the months-long standoff between the defiant small business and the state of New Jersey.
Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti, co-owners of the Bellmawr gym that was operating against the state’s coronavirus closure orders, were arrested by the Camden County Sheriff’s office around 5 a.m. and taken to the Bellmawr Police Department, Trumbetti said. The charges are not yet known, as Trumbetti said the police could not find the charges in their system while they were at the station.
The Office of the Attorney General and the sheriff’s office could not immediately be reached for comment.
— Ellie Rushing
Trump’s national security adviser tests positive for coronavirus
President Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien has tested positive for the coronavirus — making him the highest-ranking official to test positive so far.
The White House confirmed that O’Brien has mild symptoms and “has been self-isolating and working from a secure location off site,” adding that: “There is no risk of exposure to the President or the Vice President” and that the “work of the National Security Council continues uninterrupted.”
A personal valet to the president and the vice president’s press secretary previously tested positive for the virus, which has now infected more than 4 million people nationwide.
Senior White House staff and anyone who comes into close contact with the president and vice president are tested for the virus every day.
— Associated Press
Marlins cancel home opener, remain in Philly after apparent outbreak
The Miami Marlins remain in Philadelphia and have reportedly canceled their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles tonight after the team has experienced an outbreak in coronavirus cases.
At least 14 Marlins players and coaches have tested positive for COVID-19, with eight players and two coaches testing positive yesterday, according to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan.
— Rob Tornoe
South Jersey lifeguard races canceled
The annual competition, which dates back to 1929, features beach patrols from Brigantine to Cape May Point facing off in events featuring swimming, rowing, paddleboarding and the surf dash. The event is run by the South Jersey Lifeguard Chiefs’ Association, which oversees lifeguarding in 15 patrols along the Shore.
“All the (beach patrol) chiefs got together on Zoom, and we decided it was wisest to cancel everything for the year, just to be cautious,” Sandy Bosacco, the president of the association, told the newspaper. “The safety of the competitors and spectators is what’s important. It was a tough decision. The South Jersey Championships might be the oldest lifeguard event in the country. But there are hundreds and sometimes thousands of people who come to lifeguard races.”
Also canceled are several August events, such as the Margate World War II Memorial Lifeguard Races, the Bill Howarth Women’s Lifeguard Invitational and the John T. Goudy Memorial Rescue Races, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
— Rob Tornoe
Murphy: We’re not seeing a lot of spread from people going to beaches, parks
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said on CNN Monday morning that he continues to believe beaches are safe, and that recent spikes, including two dozen lifeguards on Long Beach Island, have been traced to indoor parties.
"The evidence we have is beaches, parks, the peaceful protests outdoors, folks have handled themselves really well. and we don't see a whole lot of spread from any of that activity," Murphy said, speaking from his home in Middletown, where a recent house party had led to 20 teenagers testing positive.
"Apparently, there was a party where a bunch of lifeguards in Long Beach Island had attended," he said. "We are seeing it indoors, lack of ventilation not wearing masks. Mostly young people. We are seeing the virus flare up there, and that's a concern for us."
He said New Jersey continues to pause on additional openings like indoor dining and gyms. "The evidence is overwhelming that the virus is a lot more lethal indoors, particularly when you're sedentary, lack of ventilation, taking your mask off by definition to eat or drink," he said.
“We also saw what was happening in other states where the virus is raging, most of that from indoor activity. Our restaurants are getting crushed but we didn’t think we were there yet in terms of doing it responsibly.”
He said contact tracers would not be asking about activities unrelated to coronavirus spread. Some of the Middletown teenagers had initially been reluctant to talk to contract tracers, which Murphy said was apparently because they had been drinking at the party underage. "I think we've cracked through that," he said.
As for the stimulus bill proposed by Republicans not including aid to states, Murphy warned that layoffs of firefighters, teachers, EMS workers and others "at the front lines," were coming, "at our darkest hour of need."
“It’s completely irresponsible,” he said. “I don’t know what country they’re looking at It isn’t a blue state issue. It’s an American issue. States red and blue are getting crushed. Our revenues have fallen off the table.
"The one smart thing we can do as a country is to inject a lot of cash into states," he said. "It's unfathomable that they would have a bill that does not include that."
He said he's "made the case forcefully," to President Trump and his administration.
“This is not abstract,” he said. “At both the state level, and county and local level people will lose their jobs at exactly the moment we can least afford to have them lose their jobs.”
— Amy Rosenberg
Recycling collection temporarily suspended as Philly focuses on trash
Recycling collection in Philadelphia will be suspended on Monday and Tuesday this week to allow crews to prioritize trash collection, according to the Streets Department.
The department said residents can resume putting out their trash on their normal collection day beginning Monday. Residents can also drop off their trash or recycling at six Sanitation Convenience Centers, which are open seven days a week between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.
— Rob Tornoe
Marlins delay departure from Philly after apparent coronavirus outbreak among players
The Miami Marlins on Sunday delayed their departure from Philadelphia by a day and now will fly home to Miami only hours before their home opener Monday amid concerns over a novel coronavirus outbreak among several members of their team.
The Marlins reportedly had three players receive word of positive tests Sunday morning, including pitcher Jose Urena, who was scratched from his scheduled start Sunday and placed on the injured list for undisclosed reasons. Per Major League Baseball guidelines, the Marlins have not revealed the names of players who have tested positive. According to reports, first baseman Garrett Cooper and outfielder Harold Ramirez were the others; catcher Jorge Alfaro previously had tested positive and was placed on the injured list Friday.
Rather than fly home Sunday following their win over the Phillies, the Marlins planned to stay overnight in Philadelphia and fly home Monday morning — although the players who tested positive would remain under quarantine in Philadelphia, according to Manager Don Mattingly. The Marlins host the Baltimore Orioles at 7:10 p.m. Monday at Marlins Park.
— Washington Post
For Shore visitors, the beach itself appears safe … so far.
Despite all the pictures of crowded beaches, officials believe spikes in Shore coronavirus cases are due to indoor parties and shared houses, not the beach.
More than two dozen Long Beach Island lifeguards tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a party, and they’re now off the job and isolated at home.
Since late June, Cape May County has reported 261 “nonresident” cases, 90 of which are active. Avalon has recorded 76 nonresident cases, and Sea Isle 76.
“A lot of those cases are younger kids who haven’t done social distancing,” said Cape May County spokesperson Denis Brown. “It’s just basically kids if they have a house together, or are having a party, or whatever it is that they’re doing, they’re not doing proper social distancing.”
As for the beach itself, Brown said: “I don’t think that has been a major source of issues. These outdoor activities are safer. Some beaches in New Jersey have some capacity issues. Generally, we have fairly wide beaches. There’s certainly places to go and not be on top of one another.”
Tim Donohue, the Middle Township mayor, notes that even with the county’s ballooning summer population, cases have not similarly increased. The county has about 900 total cases. Last week, the local hospital reported just two COVID-19 patients, none in ICU.
The beach may give visitors the bit of normalcy they crave, but, says Sea Isle Mayor Desiderio, “most people that I’ve spoken to are just hoping to get to 2021.”
— Amy Rosenberg and Anna Orso
Weekend coronavirus round-up
- The Republican coronavirus stimulus bill is expected to include another round of $1,200 checks for most individuals and extend a moratorium on evictions, but would reduce unemployment benefits from $600 a week. Democrats voted to extend the $600 unemployment benefit back in May.
- The world’s biggest coronavirus vaccine study began on Monday, a U.S. trial that will include 30,000 people to see if shots really work.
- Hong Kong residents will no longer be allowed to assemble in groups larger than two and dining at restaurants will be banned for one week effective Wednesday, after reporting a record high 145 new coronavirus cases.
- A Delaware man was hospitalized after being incorrectly told he tested negative for coronavirus. The state’s health department said in a statement that 12 people out of 2,791 tested at Walgreens and processed through the Delaware Public Health Lab last week were given incorrect results, and all have been contacted.
- Florida reported 9,300 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, and has now overtaken New York in terms of total cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. But New York has recorded more than 32,000 deaths, far more than Florida, which has reported over 5,800 deaths.
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