The beach town of Cape May, New Jersey, is enlisting the help from “social distancing ambassadors” to enforce coronavirus restrictions this summer.
The “ambassadors” will be comprised of volunteers in addition to staff members from the Cape May health department. The workers will wear vests with the county seal to distinguish them from beachgoers, according to ABC News. The ambassadors, who will also give out educational material, are part of the town’s “Six Feet Saves” initiative.
“Cape May County Department of Health wants to remind residents and visitors to continue taking action to slow the spread of COVID-19. By protecting yourself and others, you can help save lives,” said Kevin Thomas, the Cape May County health officer.
Beaches in Cape May opened earlier this month for fishing and exercise, but visitors are still prohibited from gathering or suntanning. All beachgoers are also required to wear face coverings.
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a heavy toll on New Jersey, which has the second-most cases of COVID-19 in the United States after New York. As of Wednesday evening, the Garden State has had more than 141,000 infections and about 9,700 deaths, according to a count by the New York Times.
