Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Saturday, October 3rd Gloucester County has conducted 62,283 total tests. Of these cases, 57,569 have come back negative. Three cases have been moved out of county. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 4,714. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 18 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 4697th case is a 23-year-old female from Paulsboro.
The 4698th case is a 31-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 4699th case is a 19-year-old male from Mantua.
The 4700th case is a 47-year-old female rom Deptford.
The 4701st case is a 20-year-old female from South Harrison Twp.
The 4702nd case is a 54-year-old male from Harrison Twp.
The 4703rd case is a 20-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 4704th case is a 26-year-old male from Mantua.
The 4705th case is a 35-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 4706th case is an 11-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 4707th case is a 54-year-old male from Franklin Twp.
The 4708th case is a 12-year-old male from Harrison Twp.
The 4709th case is a 40-year-old male from Woolwich.
The 4710th case is a 28-year-old male from Harrison Twp.
The 4711th case is a 41-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 4712th case is a 42-year-old male from Swedesboro.
The 4713th case is a 61-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 4714th case is an 86-year-old male from West Deptford.
Gloucester County has 223 COVID-19 related deaths. The 223rd patient death was a 66-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.