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HARVEY CEDARS, NJ – More than two dozen first responders from two New Jersey coastal towns have tested positive for the coronavirus after being together socially, authorities said. Authorities said first responders are from Harvey Cedars and Surf City, neighboring districts of Long Beach Island. Harvey Cedards Mayor Jonathan Oldham …

(Photo by Ryan Morrill) According to the island’s health authorities, nearly two dozen rescuers from two separate beach patrols on Long Beach Island tested positive for COVID-19 after after-hours social gatherings earlier this month. The beaches of both communities will remain fully staffed while the affected lifeguards are in quarantine. …