Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Wednesday, August 19th Gloucester County has conducted 40,519 total tests. Of these cases, 37,013 have come back negative.Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 3,506. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 24 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 3483rd case is an 18-year-old male from Harrison Twp.
The 3484th case is a 48-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 3485th case is a 16-year-old female from East Greenwich.
The 3486th case is a male from Washington Twp. Age is unknown at this time.
The 3487th case is a 63-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 3488th case is a 16-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3489th case is a 17-year-old female from East Greenwich.
The 3490th case is a 41-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 3491st case is a 56-year-old male from Westville.
The 3492nd case is a 64-year-old female from Deptford.
The 3493rd case is a 16-year-old female from Mantua.
The 3494th case is a 69-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 3495th case is a 55-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 3496th case is a 55-year-old male from Paulsboro.
The 3497th case is a 62-year-old male from East Greenwich.
The 3498th case is a 23-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 3499th case is a male from West Deptford. Age is unknown at this time.
The 3500th case is a 35-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3501st case is a 17-year-old female from East Greenwich.
The 3502nd case is a 28-year-old female from Pitman.
The 3503rd case is a 42-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 3504th case is a 64-year-old male from Deptford.
The 3505th case is an 18-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 3506th case is a 17-year-old male from Woodbury.
Gloucester County has 211 COVID-19 related deaths. The 211th patient death was a 76-year-old female 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.