(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Health is announcing 24 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County. This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 8,235 in Camden County today and 501 total fatalities.
“Our thoughts and prayers remain with those throughout our community who have contracted COVID-19 or who have lost a loved one to this terrible disease,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “Camden County continues to experience minimal coronavirus case growth thanks to the extraordinary commitment of our residents to keep each other safe. Unfortunately, we cannot declare victory just yet. This fight will continue until we have an effective, widely available vaccine. However, if we continue to wear masks, social distance, and practice good hand hygiene, we can dramatically reduce the impact and spread of coronavirus in our region. Although we are not facing the same rate of transmission as some other states, now is still the time to take every precaution in your power to protect yourself and those around you.”
The Department of Health is announcing 24 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 1,324 confirmed resident cases and 497 staff cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 8,235 in our 56 long-term care facilities. At this time, 305 resident deaths have been reported from these facilities, as well as three staff deaths, out of our 501 total fatalities countywide.
The following information is currently available regarding new patients:
| New Patient 1: | FEMALE, | 80s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 2: | FEMALE, | 40s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 3: | MALE, | 20s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 4: | FEMALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 5: | MALE, | 70s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 6: | FEMALE, | 40s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 7: | FEMALE, | 60s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 8: | FEMALE, | 20s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 9: | FEMALE, | 60s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 10: | MALE, | 20s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 11: | MALE, | 20s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 12: | MALE, | 60s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 13: | MALE, | 20s, | GLOUCESTER CITY | ||||
| New Patient 14: | MALE, | 50s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 15: | FEMALE, | 30s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 16: | FEMALE, | 40s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 17: | MALE, | 60s, | LINDENWOLD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 18: | FEMALE, | 70s, | MERCHANTVILLE BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 19: | FEMALE, | JUVENILE, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 20: | MALE, | 40s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 21: | MALE, | 20s, | WATERFORD TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 22: | MALE, | 50s, | WATERFORD TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 23: | MALE, | JUVENILE, | WATERFORD TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 24: | FEMALE, | 30s, | 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.