(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Health is announcing 76 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) confirmed between Saturday, Aug. 29, and Monday, Aug. 31. This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 9,787 in Camden County today and 562 total fatalities.
“We are wishing a fast and full recovery to everyone who has contracted coronavirus in recent days,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “As we head into fall, we can sustain our recent progress in the fight against COVID-19 if we follow the advice of public health officials and work to prevent the spread of the disease. Keep wearing masks, social distancing, and working with our contact tracers at the Camden County Health Department.”
The Department of Health is announcing 76 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 1,442 confirmed resident cases and 580 staff cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 9,787 in our 56 long-term care facilities. At this time, 333 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 confirmed on Aug. 29:
| New Patient 1: | MALE, | 70s, | AUDUBON BOROUGH |
| New Patient 2: | MALE, | 30s, | BELLMAWR BOROUGH |
| New Patient 3: | FEMALE, | 90s, | BELLMAWR BOROUGH |
| New Patient 4: | MALE, | 70s, | CAMDEN CITY |
| New Patient 5: | MALE, | 50s, | CAMDEN CITY |
| New Patient 6: | FEMALE, | 20s, | CAMDEN CITY |
| New Patient 7: | MALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY |
| New Patient 8: | UNKNOWN, | 10s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 9: | FEMALE, | 20s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 10: | MALE, | 20s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 11: | MALE, | 10s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 12: | MALE, | 10s, | GLOUCESTER CITY |
| New Patient 13: | FEMALE, | 40s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 14: | MALE, | 40s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 15: | FEMALE, | 60s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 16: | MALE, | 30s, | LINDENWOLD BOROUGH |
| New Patient 17: | MALE, | 30s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 18: | FEMALE, | 60s, | PINE HILL BOROUGH |
| New Patient 19: | FEMALE, | 80s, | RUNNEMEDE BOROUGH |
| New Patient 20: | MALE, | 60s, | RUNNEMEDE BOROUGH |
| New Patient 21: | MALE, | 50s, | STRATFORD BOROUGH |
| New Patient 22: | MALE, | 10s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 23: | FEMALE, | 50s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 24: | FEMALE, | 40s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 25: | FEMALE, | 20s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP |
The following information is currently available regarding new patients confirmed on Aug. 30:
| New Patient 1: | FEMALE, | 20s, | AUDUBON BOROUGH |
| New Patient 2: | MALE, | 50s, | AUDUBON BOROUGH |
| New Patient 3: | FEMALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY |
| New Patient 4: | FEMALE, | 60s, | CAMDEN CITY |
| New Patient 5: | MALE, | JUVENILE, | CAMDEN CITY |
| New Patient 6: | MALE, | 20s, | CAMDEN CITY |
| New Patient 7: | MALE, | 80s, | CAMDEN CITY |
| New Patient 8: | FEMALE, | 20s, | CAMDEN CITY |
| New Patient 9: | MALE, | 20s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 10: | FEMALE, | 10s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 11: | FEMALE, | 50s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 12: | FEMALE, | 10s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 13: | MALE, | 50s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 14: | FEMALE, | 50s, | COLLINGSWOOD BOROUGH |
| New Patient 15: | MALE, | 30s, | GLOUCESTER CITY |
| New Patient 16: | MALE, | 10s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 17: | FEMALE, | 20s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 18: | FEMALE, | 20s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 19: | MALE, | 10s, | HADDONFIELD BOROUGH |
| New Patient 20: | FEMALE, | 80s, | LAWNSIDE BOROUGH |
| New Patient 21: | FEMALE, | 60s, | LINDENWOLD BOROUGH |
| New Patient 22: | FEMALE, | 60s, | LINDENWOLD BOROUGH |
| New Patient 23: | FEMALE, | 20s, | LINDENWOLD BOROUGH |
| New Patient 24: | MALE, | 80s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 25: | FEMALE, | 20s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 26: | MALE, | 20s, | RUNNEMEDE BOROUGH |
| New Patient 27: | FEMALE, | JUVENILE, | RUNNEMEDE BOROUGH |
| New Patient 28: | MALE, | 10s, | STRATFORD BOROUGH |
| New Patient 29: | FEMALE, | 80s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 30: | FEMALE, | 90s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 31: | FEMALE, | 60s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 32: | MALE, | 90s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 33: | FEMALE, | 60s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP |
The following information is currently available regarding new patients confirmed on Aug. 31:
| New Patient 1: | FEMALE, | 10s, | BERLIN BOROUGH |
| New Patient 2: | MALE, | 20s, | BERLIN TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 3: | MALE, | 20s, | BROOKLAWN BOROUGH |
| New Patient 4: | FEMALE, | 50s, | CAMDEN CITY |
| New Patient 5: | MALE, | 20s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 6: | MALE, | 10s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 7: | MALE, | 20s, | CLEMENTON BOROUGH |
| New Patient 8: | FEMALE, | 40s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 9: | MALE, | 10s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 10: | MALE, | 50s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 11: | FEMALE, | 40s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 12: | FEMALE, | 40s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 13: | MALE, | 30s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 14: | MALE, | 30s, | RUNNEMEDE BOROUGH |
| New Patient 15: | FEMALE, | 20s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 16: | FEMALE, | 10s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 17: | MALE, | 20s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP |
| New Patient 18: | MALE, | 20s, | 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.