(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Health is announcing 40 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County. This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 10,270 in Camden County today and 569 total fatalities.
“America has never faced a large-scale, prolonged crisis like this in our lifetimes. It is going to take the action of every single member of our community to fight this virus,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “Today, the director of the Centers for Disease Control said that universe mask use could be more effective than a vaccine in helping us get back to normal. We all need to do our part, wear a mask, and help to move our country in the right direction. The longer it takes folks to get on board, the longer we’ll be stuck in our current position.”
The Department of Health is announcing 40 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 1,408 confirmed resident cases and 580 staff cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 10,270 in our 56 long-term care facilities. At this time, 318 resident deaths have been reported from these facilities, as well as three staff deaths, out of our 569 total fatalities countywide.
| New Patient 1: | FEMALE, | 20s, | BARRINGTON BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 2: | MALE, | 10s, | BERLIN BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 3: | MALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 4: | MALE, | 50s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 5: | FEMALE, | 10s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 6: | FEMALE, | 40s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 7: | FEMALE, | 20s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 8: | MALE, | 10s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 9: | FEMALE, | 10s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 10: | FEMALE, | 30s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 11: | FEMALE, | 30s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 12: | FEMALE, | 20s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 13: | FEMALE, | 50s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 14: | MALE, | 60s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 15: | FEMALE, | 50s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 16: | FEMALE, | 10s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 17: | MALE, | 10s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 18: | FEMALE, | 70s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 19: | FEMALE, | 40s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 20: | MALE, | 60s, | HADDON HEIGHTS BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 21: | MALE, | 10s, | HADDON HEIGHTS BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 22: | MALE, | 40s, | LAWNSIDE BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 23: | FEMALE, | 40s, | LINDENWOLD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 24: | FEMALE, | 60s, | MAGNOLIA BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 25: | MALE, | JUVENILE, | MAGNOLIA BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 26: | FEMALE, | 30s, | MAGNOLIA BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 27: | MALE, | 40s, | MERCHANTVILLE BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 28: | FEMALE, | 30s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 29: | FEMALE, | 20s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 30: | FEMALE, | 60s, | PINE HILL BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 31: | FEMALE, | 20s, | SOMERDALE BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 32: | FEMALE, | 20s, | STRATFORD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 33: | MALE, | 10s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 34: | FEMALE, | 40s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 35: | MALE, | 60s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 36: | MALE, | 70s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 37: | FEMALE, | 70s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 38: | MALE, | 30s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 39: | FEMALE, | 20s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 40: | MALE, | 50s, | 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.