Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Monday, October 12th Gloucester County has conducted 66,014 total tests. Of these cases, 60,960 have come back negative. Two cases have been moved out of county. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 5,054 Today, Gloucester County has an additional 10 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 5045th case is a 20-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 5046th case is a 20-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 5047th case is a 9-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 5048th case is a 72-year-old male from Woodbury Heights.
The 5049th case is a 19-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 5050th case is a 39-year-old female from Clayton.
The 5051st case is a 25-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 5052nd case is a 59-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 5053rd case is a 19-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 5054th case is a 21-year-old female from Glassboro.
Gloucester County has 224 COVID-19 related deaths. The 224th patient death was an 84-year-old female from East Greenwich 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.