Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Thursday, August 27th Gloucester County has conducted 42,367 total tests. Of these cases, 38,734 have come back negative. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 3,633 and has 213 COVID-19 related deaths. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 19 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 3615th case is a 44-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 3616th case is a 32-year-old female from Mantua.
The 3617th case is a 15-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 3618th case is a 47-year-old male from Clayton.
The 3619th case is a 41-year-old male from Harrison Twp.
The 3620th case is a 62-year-old male from Mantua.
The 3621st case is a 33-year-old male form Washington Twp.
The 3622nd case is a 51-year-old female form Clayton.
The 3623rd case is a 55-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 3624th case is a 22-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 3625th case is a 28-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 3626th case is a 55-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 3627th case is a 25-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 3628th case is a 55-year-old male from Mantua.
The 3629th case is a 66-year-old male from East Greenwich.
The 3630th case is a 44-year-old female from East Greenwich.
The 3631st case is a 17-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 3632nd case is a 50-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 3633rd case is a 43-year-old female from Glassboro.
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.