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RED BANK — The borough emergency management coordinator declared a local state of emergency on Sunday and ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses that serve more than 25 patrons. The closure will begin Tuesday.

The order applies to restaurants, bars, gyms and theaters, as well as other businesses where people congregate.

Any business with a liquor license is also barred from selling alcohol as of Tuesday.

"Due to an increase of positive COVID-19 cases throughout Monmouth County and New Jersey, it is appropriate and necessary for the Borough of Red Bank to continue being proactive and a leader in its approach to advance social distancing, including preventing large gatherings in the Borough," officials said in a message posted to the municipal website. "The health and safety of our community must be our number one priority."

Bars and restaurants are permitted to serve take-out food and perform food delivery, according to the post.

"Violators may be subject to fines and penalties," borough officials said on the website. "It is incumbent upon all of us to aggressively mitigate the potential for exposure and further spread."

As of Sunday, borough officials said they were not aware of any COVID-19 virus cases within the municipality.

As of Sunday, there were 12 cases within Monmouth County, according to state officials.

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Amanda Oglesby is an Ocean County native who covers Brick, Barnegat and Lacey townships as well as the environment. She has worked for the Press for more than a decade. Reach her at @OglesbyAPP, aoglesby@gannettnj.com or 732-557-5701.