Eight New COVID-19 Caused Deaths Announced in Camden County

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(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Health (DOH) is announcing eight new deaths caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County, as well as 33 additional cases of the disease. This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 7,624 in Camden County and 445 total fatalities.

 

The following information is currently available regarding these most recent deaths in Camden County:

 

New Case 1:   MALE,   80s,   CHERRY HILL  
New Case 2:   FEMALE,   70s,   CHERRY HILL  
New Case 3:   MALE,   70s,   WINSLOW TOWNSHIP  
New Case 4:   FEMALE,   70s,   CHERRY HILL  
New Case 5:   MALE,   80s,   CHERRY HILL  
New Case 6:   FEMALE,   90s,   CHERRY HILL  
New Case 7:   MALE,   70s,   CHERRY HILL  
New Case 8:   MALE,   60s,   CAMDEN CITY  

 

“It has not gotten any easier to announce eight additional deaths caused by COVID-19 in our community. This pandemic has taken an irreversible toll on families throughout Camden County, and we are continuing to keep them in our thoughts and prayers each day,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “Yesterday, the United States set a record high for new cases in a single day. It is critical that we remember that this pandemic is not over just because we are experiencing a reprieve in New Jersey from what we faced in the spring. If we don’t wear masks and social distance, then we will find ourselves where other states are now finding themselves today. We must be committed to protecting one another as much as we are in protecting ourselves. This collective action is the only way we stop the spread of coronavirus and save lives.”

 

The Department of Health is announcing 33 additional positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) identified in Camden County. Trace investigations are being facilitated with the patients and remain ongoing.

 

In addition, the county Department of Health is also announcing 1,300 confirmed resident cases and 475 staff cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 7,624 in our 56 long-term care facilities. At this time, 295 resident deaths have been reported from these facilities, as well as three staff deaths, out of our 445 total fatalities countywide.

 

The following information is currently available regarding new patients:

 

New Patient 1:   MALE,   40s,   AUDUBON BOROUGH  
New Patient 2:   MALE,   70s,   BELLMAWR BOROUGH  
New Patient 3:   MALE,   50s,   CAMDEN CITY  
New Patient 4:   FEMALE,   90s,   CAMDEN CITY  
New Patient 5:   FEMALE,   50s,   CAMDEN CITY  
New Patient 6:   FEMALE,   20s,   CAMDEN CITY  
New Patient 7:   FEMALE,   30s,   CAMDEN CITY  
New Patient 8:   FEMALE,   20s,   CAMDEN CITY  
New Patient 9:   FEMALE,   40s,   CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP  
New Patient 10:   FEMALE,   60s,   CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP  
New Patient 11:   FEMALE,   40s,   CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP  
New Patient 12:   MALE,   80s,   CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP  
New Patient 13:   FEMALE,   20s,   CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP  
New Patient 14:   FEMALE,   20s,   CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP  
New Patient 15:   MALE,   60s,   COLLINGSWOOD BOROUGH  
New Patient 16:   FEMALE,   40s,   GLOUCESTER CITY  
New Patient 17:   FEMALE,   80s,   GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP  
New Patient 18:   FEMALE,   40s,   GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP  
New Patient 19:   FEMALE,   10s,   GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP  
New Patient 20:   FEMALE,   50s,   GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP  
New Patient 21:   FEMALE,   90s,   GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP  
New Patient 22:   FEMALE,   40s,   GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP  
New Patient 23:   FEMALE,   JUVENILE,   GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP  
New Patient 24:   MALE,   20s,   HADDON HEIGHTS BOROUGH  
New Patient 25:   FEMALE,   20s,   LINDENWOLD BOROUGH  
New Patient 26:   FEMALE,   50s,   LINDENWOLD BOROUGH  
New Patient 27:   FEMALE,   40s,   LINDENWOLD BOROUGH  
New Patient 28:   MALE,   70s,   MAGNOLIA BOROUGH  
New Patient 29:   FEMALE,   20s,   PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP  
New Patient 30:   FEMALE,   50s,   PINE HILL BOROUGH  
New Patient 31:   MALE,   20s,   VOORHEES TOWNSHIP  
New Patient 32:   FEMALE,   80s,   WATERFORD TOWNSHIP  
New Patient 33:   FEMALE,   60s,   WINSLOW TOWNSHIP  

 

The county Health Department is currently working to trace close contacts of these newest cases. The investigations are still ongoing, and we will update the public with new developments as the information is gathered by our investigators.

 

Residents should call 9-1-1 during emergencies only, for those with questions or concerns related to the coronavirus, call the free, 24-hour public hotline at 2-1-1 or 1-800-962-1253, where trained professionals are standing by to answer your questions. New Jersey residents can now also text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive text information and stay informed. To receive live text assistance, residents can text their zip code to 898-211.  More information is also available on the state’s coronavirus at https://covid19.nj.gov/.

 

Information regarding Camden County’s preparations, response, and general information provided to the public is available by visiting camdencounty.com. Residents should frequently check the county webpage and social media for up-to-date information.