Important Coronavirus Update: Point Pleasant Beach Police Chief

POINT PLEASANT BEACH. – Police Chief Joseph Michigan issued an update on the coronavirus this week, saying the risk to Point Pleasant Beach is low.

Borough officials, however, are in frequent contact with the experts at the Ocean County Health Department and Ocean County Department of Emergency Management, Michigan said.

The borough is also regularly receiving updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state Department of Health.

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"We have taken steps to ensure that our local first responders will be able to operate under any conditions," Michigan said. "Rest assured, our top priority will be that all necessary resources wil be readily available to the residents of Point Pleasant Beach."

The best thing residents can do to protect their health is to take the same preventive measures that help avoid catching a cold and spreading germs: Wash your hands often, cover coughs and sneezes and stay home if you're sick, Michigan said.

Eat well, get plenty of sleep and always practice good hygiene, he said. Also, check on the elderly, and if you're exhibiting flue-like symptoms, seek medical attention.

"We all must be cognizant that there will be disinformation and rumors circulating online," Michigan said. "As this situation is evolving, we will be communicating via our respective Facebook pages. Please monitor those for the most up-to-date information."