Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Saturday, August 29th Gloucester County has conducted 42,454 total tests. Of these cases, 38,777 have come back negative. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 3,677 and has 213 COVID-19 related deaths.Today, Gloucester County has an additional 21 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 3657th case is a 58-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 3658th case is a 3-year-old male form Washington Twp.
The 3659th case is an 18-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 3360th case is a 32-year-old male from Logan.
The 3361st case is a 90-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 3362nd case is a 50-year-old female from Harrison Twp.
The 3663rd case is a 52-year-old male from South Harrison Twp.
The 3664th case is a 31-year-old female from Franklin Twp.
The 3665th case is a 19-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 3666th case is a 39-year-old female from Paulsboro.
The 3667th case is a 20-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 3668th case is a 50-year-old female from South Harrison Twp.
The 3669th case is a 26-year-old female from Franklin Twp.
The 3670th case is a 20-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 3671st case is a 17-year-old male from Harrison Twp.
The 3672nd case is a 32-year-old female from Mantua.
The 3673rd case is a 35-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 3674th case is a 63-year-old male from Harrison Twp.
The 3675th case is a 35-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 3676th case is a 34-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 3677th case is a 19-year-old male from Harrison Twp.
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.