The two hospitals that most directly serve Cape May County are reporting an increase in patients with respiratory illness. Both hospitals said they have responded by following CDC guidelines. The Cape May County Herald reports Shore Medical Center requires all visitors and hospital staff to wear a surgical mask in all patient areas. Cape Regional Medical Center updated its mask policy on Dec. 30 to “masking required” for all patients, visitors and staff. Both hospitals report an increase in respiratory illness cases related to Covid, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).