Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Sunday, October 4th Gloucester County has conducted 62,549 total tests. Of these cases, 57,822 have come back negative. Two cases have been moved out of County. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 4,727 and has 223 COVID-19 related deaths. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 15 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 4713th case is a 62-year-old female from Mantua.
The 4714th case is a 77-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 4715th case is an 89-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 4716th case is a 21-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 4717th case is a 1-year-old female from Pitman.
The 4718th case is a 19-year-old female form Franklin Twp.
The 4719th case is a 39-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 4720th case is a 1-year-old male from Westville.
The 4721st case is a 31-year-old male from Westville.
The 4722nd case is a 43-year-old male from Mantua.
The 4723rd case is a 22-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 4724th case is a 49-year-old male from Harrison Twp.
The 4725th case is a 27-year-old male from Greenwich Twp.
The 4726th case is a 73-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 4727th case is a 22-year-old male form West Deptford.
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.