Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Thursday, August 6th Gloucester County has conducted 35,289 total tests. Of these cases, 32,080 have come back negative. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 3,209 and has 202 COVID-19 related deaths. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 34 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 3176th case is an 11-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3177th case is a 46-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3178th case is an 11-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 3179th case is a 27-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 3180th case is a 21-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 3181st case is a 67-year-old female from National Park.
The 3182nd case is a 12-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3183rd case is a 76-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 3184th case is a 30-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 3185th case is a 19-year-old female from Woodbury.
The 3186th case is a 60-year-old female from Franklin Twp.
The 3187th case is a 47-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 3188th case is a 21-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 3189th case is a 19-year-old female from Woodbury.
The 3190th case is a 94-year-old female from Franklin Twp.
The 3191st case is a 20-year-old male from Elk.
The 3192nd case is a 46-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 3193rd case is a 34-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 3194th case is a 19-year-old male from Franklin Twp.
The 3195th case is a 64-year-old female from Deptford.
The 3196th case is a 42-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3197th case is a 17-year-old female from Clayton.
The 3198th case is a 20-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3199th case is a 29-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 3200th case is a 56-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 3201st case is a 26-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 3202nd case is a 28-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 3203rd case is a 64-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 3204th case is a 45-year-old male from South Harrison Twp.
The 3205th case is a 22-year-old male from Pitman.
The 3206th case is a 56-year-old male from Deptford.
The 3207th case is a 26-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 3208th case is a 19-year-old female from Franklin Twp.
The 3209th case is a 65-year-old male from Deptford.
The Gloucester County Department of Health and Human Services is working with the New Jersey Department of Health to conduct a full assessment that includes identifying the contacts these individuals have had. At this time, the overall threat of COVID-19 to Gloucester County residents remains low. Gloucester County is expecting cases to rise. Social distancing is critical in flattening the curve and reducing cases. New Jersey residents can call 2-1-1 or 1-800-962-1253 with questions. The call center is open 24/7 and has multi-language capacity. Please note that the call center is not able to diagnose or give medical recommendations. Healthcare providers should be contacted if medical advice is needed. People should call their doctor or hospital before going so healthcare staff can provide instructions on getting care. Most people with mild symptoms do not need to be tested. It is important to stay home and isolate from others while sick.