Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Sunday, September 27th Gloucester County has conducted 60,058 total tests. Of these cases, 55,484 have come back negative. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 4,574.Today, Gloucester County has an additional 20 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 4555th case is a 16-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 4556th case is a 54-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 4557th case is a 21-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 4558th case Is a 57-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 4559th case is a 5-year-old female from Deptford.
The 4560th case is an 87-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 4561st case is an 18-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 4562nd case is a 29-year-old male from Deptford.
The 4563rd case is a 63-year-old female from Deptford.
The 4564th case is an 8-year-old female from East Greenwich.
The 4565th case is a 48-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 4566th case is an 18-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 4567th case is a 30-year-old female from Deptford.
The 4568th case is a 72-year-old male from East Greenwich.
The 4569thcase is a 19-year-old male from East Greenwich.
The 4570th case is a 28-year-old male from Franklin Twp.
The 4571st case is a 64-year-old male from Mantua.
The 4572nd case is a 79-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 4573rd case is a 19-year-old female from Clayton.
The 4574th case is a 68-year-old female from Glassboro.
Gloucester County has 220 COVID-19 related deaths. The 220th patient death was a 58-year-old female from Washington 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.