(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Health (DOH) is announcing four new deaths caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County, as well as 38 additional cases of the disease. This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 9,711 in Camden County and 562 total fatalities.
The following information is currently available regarding these most recent deaths in Camden County:
| New Case 1: | FEMALE, | 80s, | GLOUCESTER TWP. | ||||
| New Case 2: | MALE, | 60s, | CAMDEN | ||||
| New Case 3: | MALE, | 60s, | VOORHEES | ||||
| New Case 4: | MALE, | 50s, | CHERRY HILL |
“We are deeply saddened to learn that four additional members of the Camden County family have lost their lives to COVID-19,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “Even as our state continues to make progress towards recovery, we are keeping all victims and their families in our thoughts and prayers. Remember, we can prevent further unnecessary loss of life by wearing masks, social distancing, and working with Camden County contact tracers when they call.”
The Department of Health is announcing 38 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 1,369 confirmed resident cases and 553 staff cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 9,711 in our 56 long-term care facilities. At this time, 314 resident deaths have been reported from these facilities, as well as three staff deaths, out of our 562 total fatalities countywide.
The following information is currently available regarding new patients:
| New Patient 1: | MALE, | 20s, | BELLMAWR BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 2: | FEMALE, | 20s, | BELLMAWR BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 3: | FEMALE, | 50s, | BERLIN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 4: | MALE, | 60s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 5: | FEMALE, | 40s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 6: | MALE, | 40s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 7: | FEMALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 8: | MALE, | 10s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 9: | FEMALE, | 40s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 10: | MALE, | 10s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 11: | FEMALE, | 10s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 12: | FEMALE, | 50s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 13: | MALE, | 20s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 14: | FEMALE, | 50s, | CLEMENTON BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 15: | FEMALE, | 10s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 16: | MALE, | 50s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 17: | MALE, | 50s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 18: | FEMALE, | 10s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 19: | FEMALE, | JUVENILE, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 20: | FEMALE, | 50s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 21: | FEMALE, | 30s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 22: | FEMALE, | 30s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 23: | MALE, | 40s, | HADDON HEIGHTS BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 24: | FEMALE, | 30s, | LAWNSIDE BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 25: | FEMALE, | 40s, | LINDENWOLD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 26: | MALE, | 20s, | RUNNEMEDE BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 27: | FEMALE, | 30s, | STRATFORD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 28: | FEMALE, | 50s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 29: | MALE, | 60s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 30: | FEMALE, | 40s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 31: | MALE, | 20s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 32: | MALE, | 40s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 33: | FEMALE, | 50s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 34: | FEMALE, | 70s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 35: | FEMALE, | 20s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 36: | FEMALE, | 40s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 37: | MALE, | 50s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 38: | FEMALE, | 10s, | WOODLYNNE BOROUGH |
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.
For those residents who are having difficulty coping with the COVID-19 crisis, please call the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, Inc. at (877) 294- HELP (4357) between the hours of 8AM to 8PM for emotional support, guidance and mental health referrals as needed. For additional information and services, call Camden County’s Office of Mental Health & Addiction at (856) 374-6361.
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, or text NJCOVID to 898-211.
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.