Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Sunday, August 30, 2020 Gloucester County has conducted 42,474 total tests. Of these cases, 38,781 have come back negative. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 3,693 and has 213 COVID-19 related deaths.Today, Gloucester County has an additional 16 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 3678th case is a 27-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3679th case is a 15-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 3680th case is a 20-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3681st case is a 65-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 3682nd case is a 20-year-old male from Mantua.
The 3683rd case is a 4-year-old male from East Greenwich.
The 3684th case is a 38-year-old female from Harrison Twp.
The 3685th case is a 41-year-old female from Westville.
The 3686th case is a 47-year-old female from Deptford.
The 3687th case is a 61-year-old female form Westville.
The 3688th case is a 17-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 3689th case is a 20-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3690th case is a 21-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 3691st case is a 10-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 3692nd case is a 5-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 3693rd case is a 47-year-old male from Newfield.
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.