(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 9,512 in Camden County today and 552 total fatalities.
“This pandemic has had a devastating impact on our community, but our residents have shown an incredible dedication to protecting one another and the most vulnerable members of our community,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “There have been 24 deaths in Camden County caused by COVID-19 in the past 30 days, the fewest of any 30-day period since the beginning of April. This is only possible because people are wearing masks, social distancing, and working with contact tracers to prevent the future spread of COVID-19. We have a long way to go in this fight, and we have plenty of room for improvement, but we are proof that these measures can have a meaningful impact and save lives.”
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 1,344 confirmed resident cases and 535 staff cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 9,512 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 552 total fatalities countywide.
The following information is currently available regarding new patients:
| New Patient 1: | MALE, | 30s, | BARRINGTON BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 2: | FEMALE, | 40s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 3: | FEMALE, | 40s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 4: | MALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 5: | MALE, | 40s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 6: | MALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 7: | MALE, | JUVENILE, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 8: | FEMALE, | JUVENILE, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 9: | FEMALE, | 40s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 10: | MALE, | 50s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 11: | MALE, | 10s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 12: | FEMALE, | 40s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 13: | MALE, | 50s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 14: | MALE, | 20s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 15: | MALE, | 40s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 16: | FEMALE, | 30s, | HADDON TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 17: | FEMALE, | 40s, | HADDON TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 18: | MALE, | 40s, | LINDENWOLD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 19: | MALE, | 60s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 20: | FEMALE, | 40s, | PINE HILL BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 21: | MALE, | 40s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 22: | FEMALE, | 30s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 23: | MALE, | 10s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 24: | FEMALE, | 10s, | 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.
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.