Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Saturday, August 15th Gloucester County has conducted 38,967 total tests. Of these cases, 35,549 have come back negative. One case has been moved out of County.Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 3,418 and has 208 COVID-19 related deaths.Today, Gloucester County has an additional 30 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 3389th case is a 21-year-old female from Monroe.
The 3390th case is a 57-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 3391st case is a 72-year-old female from Deptford.
The 3392nd case is a 35-year-old male form Harrison Twp.
The 3393rd case is a 27-year-old male from Deptford.
The 3394th case is a 26-year-old female from East Greenwich.
The 3395th case is a 28-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 3396th case is a 19-year-old female from Franklin Twp.
The 3397th case is a 20-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3398th case is an 18-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 3399th case is a 35-year-old female from Harrison Twp.
The 3400th case is a 20-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 3401st case is a 71-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3402nd case is a 23-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 3403rd case is a 30-year-old female from Deptford.
The 3404th case is a 52-year-old female from Deptford.
The 3405th case is a 19-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 3406th case is a 20-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3407th case is a 41-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 3408th case is an 18-year-old female from Mantua.
The 3409th case is a 26-year-old male from Woodbury.
The 3410th case is a 43-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 3411th case is a 19-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 3412th case is an 18-year-old male from Mantua.
The 3413th case is an 18-year-old female from Harrison Twp.
The 3414th case is a 23-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 3415th case is a 32-year-old male from Clayton.
The 3416th case is a 63-year-old male form West Deptford.
The 3417th case is a 25-year-old male from Woodbury.
The 3418th case is a 20-year-old male from Pitman.
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.