Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19


As of Tuesday, August 25th Gloucester County has conducted 42,279 total tests. Of these cases, 38,672 have come back negative. One case has been moved out of County.Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 3,607 and has 213 COVID-19 related deaths. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 17 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 3591st case is a 16-year-old male from Mantua.
The 3592nd case is a 19-year-old male from Harrison Twp.
The 3593rd case is a 75-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3594th case is a 17-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 3595th case is a 19-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 3596th case is a 15-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 3597th case is a 57-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 3598th case is a 48-year-old male from Swedesboro.
The 3599th case is a 51-year-old male from East Greenwich.
The 3600th case is a 25-year-old male from Woolwich.
The 3601st case is a 51-year-old female from Mantua.
The 3602nd case is a 26-year-old male form Washington Twp.
The 3603rd case is a 57-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 3604th case is 42-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 3605th case is 46-year-old female from Newfield.
The 3606th case is a 21-year-old male from Clayton.
The 3607th case is a 65-year-old male from Westville.

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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