Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Friday, August 28th Gloucester County has conducted 42,415 total tests. Of these cases, 38,759 have come back negative.Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 3,656 and has 213 COVID-19 related deaths. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 23 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 3634th case is a 35-year-old female from Mantua.
The 3635th case is a 25-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 3636th case is a 34-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 3637th case is a 26-year-old female from Elk.
The 3638th case is a 29-year-old female from Deptford.
The 3639th case is a 26-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 3640th case is a 71-year-old female from Deptford.
The 3641st case is a 13-year-old male from East Greenwich.
The 3642nd case is a 74-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 3643rd case is a 17-year-old female from South Harrison Twp.
The 3644th case is a 73-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 3645th case is a 49-year-old female from Newfield.
The 3646th case is a 10-year-old female from East Greenwich.
The 3647th case is a 50-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 3648th case is an 18-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 3649th case is a 64-year-old male from Deptford.
The 3650th case is a 45-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 3651st case is a 46-year-old female from Swedesboro.
The 3652nd case is a 34-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 3653rd case is a 49-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 3654th case is a 19-year-old male from Newfield.
The 3655th case is a 44-year-old female from Franklin Twp.
The 3656th case is a 19-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.