(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Health is announcing 51 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County. This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 48,721 in Camden County today and 1,187 total fatalities.
“Yesterday’s announcement by the CDC marks a major turning point in this pandemic. Although we still must adhere to our state’s restrictions, a light can finally be seen on the horizon,” said County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “Mask wearing has become an unbelievably simple way to protect ourselves from this virus, but the data now shows that fully vaccinated people can safely remove their masks in most situations. The ability to safely remove your mask, to join in reopening festivities more broadly, is just one more reason to get vaccinated if you haven’t already.”
The Department of Health is announcing 51 additional positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) identified in Camden County. Trace investigations are being facilitated with the patients and remain ongoing.
To date, 437,061 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Camden County. There are 248,384 people with at least one vaccine dose, and 207,004 people who are fully vaccinated.
The following information is currently available regarding new patients:
New Patient 1: | MALE, | 50s, | BARRINGTON BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 2: | FEMALE, | 10s, | BARRINGTON BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 3: | FEMALE, | JUVENILE, | BARRINGTON BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 4: | FEMALE, | 10s, | BARRINGTON BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 5: | FEMALE, | 40s, | BARRINGTON BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 6: | FEMALE, | 10s, | BARRINGTON BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 7: | MALE, | 20s, | BARRINGTON BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 8: | MALE, | JUVENILE, | BELLMAWR BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 9: | FEMALE, | 60s, | BELLMAWR BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 10: | MALE, | 30s, | BERLIN BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 11: | FEMALE, | 10s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
New Patient 12: | MALE, | 10s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
New Patient 13: | FEMALE, | JUVENILE, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
New Patient 14: | MALE, | 20s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
New Patient 15: | MALE, | 60s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
New Patient 16: | FEMALE, | 40s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
New Patient 17: | FEMALE, | 10s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
New Patient 18: | FEMALE, | 10s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
New Patient 19: | FEMALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
New Patient 20: | FEMALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
New Patient 21: | FEMALE, | 50s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
New Patient 22: | FEMALE, | 20s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
New Patient 23: | FEMALE, | 10s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
New Patient 24: | FEMALE, | 30s, | CLEMENTON BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 25: | FEMALE, | 10s, | CLEMENTON BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 26: | FEMALE, | JUVENILE, | COLLINGSWOOD BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 27: | MALE, | 60s, | COLLINGSWOOD BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 28: | MALE, | 80s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
New Patient 29: | FEMALE, | 20s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
New Patient 30: | FEMALE, | 40s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
New Patient 31: | MALE, | 20s, | HADDON TOWNSHIP | ||||
New Patient 32: | MALE, | 10s, | HADDONFIELD BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 33: | MALE, | 50s, | LINDENWOLD BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 34: | MALE, | 30s, | LINDENWOLD BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 35: | MALE, | 40s, | MAGNOLIA BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 36: | FEMALE, | 40s, | OAKLYN BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 37: | MALE, | 70s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
New Patient 38: | MALE, | 30s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
New Patient 39: | FEMALE, | 30s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
New Patient 40: | MALE, | 50s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
New Patient 41: | FEMALE, | 30s, | PINE HILL BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 42: | FEMALE, | JUVENILE, | RUNNEMEDE BOROUGH | ||||
New Patient 43: | FEMALE, | 90s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
New Patient 44: | MALE, | JUVENILE, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
New Patient 45: | FEMALE, | 40s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
New Patient 46: | MALE, | 50s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
New Patient 47: | MALE, | 10s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
New Patient 48: | MALE, | 60s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
New Patient 49: | FEMALE, | 50s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP | ||||
New Patient 50: | FEMALE, | 40s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP | ||||
New Patient 51: | FEMALE, | 40s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP |
In addition, the county Department of Health is also announcing 2,357 confirmed resident cases and 1,384 staff cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 48,721 in our 56 long-term care facilities. At this time, 462 resident deaths have been reported from these facilities, as well as seven staff deaths, out of our 1,187 total fatalities countywide.
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. Residents should also download the COVID Alert NJ mobile application on their Apple or Android device where they can view the latest information regarding COVID-19 in the state and be notified of potential exposures to the virus.
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.