Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Tuesday, September 1st Gloucester County has conducted 42,565 total tests. Of these cases, 38,836 have come back negative. One case has been moved out of County. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 3,729 and has 213 COVID-19 related deaths.Today, Gloucester County has an additional 24 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 3706th case is a 20-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 3707th case is a 9-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 3708th case is a 50-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 3709th case is a 48-year-old female from Paulsboro.
The 3710th case is a 27-year-old female from Pitman.
The 3711th case is a 20-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3712th case is a 19-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 3713th case is a 63-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3714th case is a 17-year-old female from Franklin Twp.
The 3715th case is a 63-year-old male form Washington Twp.
The 3716th case is a 20-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 3717th case is an 18-year-old female form Monroe Twp.
The 3718th case is a 19-year-old female from Deptford.
The 3719th case is a 19-year-old female from Mantua.
The 3720th case is a 23-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3721st case is a 21-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 3722nd case is a 19-year-old female form Glassboro.
The 3723rd case is a 53-year-old female from Mantua.
The 3724th case is a 44-year-old female from Deptford.
The 3725th case is a 20-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3726th case is a 20-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 3727th case is a 41-year-old male form Clayton.
The 3728th case is a 22-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 3729th case is a 22-year-old female from Monroe 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.