92.7 WOBM News Flash Briefing: May 22 5AM

https://jerseyshorepodcasts.townsquaredigital.com/WOBMNEWS5-22-205AM.mp3

Ocean County health officials reported 35 Covid-19 cases on Thursday bringing the total to 8,147 dating back to a Manchester 72-year old man who tested positive on March 9. Lakewood leads Ocean County with 2,205, Toms River has 1,401 and Brick has 1,024.

Monmouth County health officials reported 62 cases Thursday bringing the total to 7,659. Middletown leads Monmouth County with 642, Freehold Township has 619 and Howell has 588.

Weekly jobs data indicate NJ’s employment situation continued to stabilize last week, when initial claims fell to a nine-week low and continued claims declined.

Jersey Shore Assemblymen Ron Dancer and Rob Clifton are calling on Governor Phil Murphy to "step up to the plate" and let a Little League season take place this summer.