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Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19


As of Sunday, August 9th Gloucester County has conducted 36,361 total tests. Of these cases, 33,120 have come back negative.Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 3,250 and there are 205 COVID-19 related deaths.. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 15 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 3251st case is a 46-year-old male from Elk.
The 3252nd case is a 19-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 3253rd case is a 45-year-old male from Greenwich Twp.
The 3254th case is a 20-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 3255th case is a 17-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 3256th case is a 44-year-old female from Greenwich Twp.
The 3257th case is a 35-year-old male from Deptford.
The 3258th case is a 52-year-old female from Woodbury.
The 3259th case is a 20-year-old female from Paulsboro.
The 3260th case is a 53-year-old female from Deptford.
The 3261st case is a 43-year-old female from East Greenwich.
The 3262nd case is a 48-year-old male from Newfield.
The 3263rd case is a 26-year-old male from Woodbury.
The 3264th case is a 74-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 3265th case is a 22-year-old male from Washington Twp.

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.

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