Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Friday, October 16th Gloucester County has conducted 67,786 total tests. Of these cases, 62,610 have come back negative. One case has been moved out of county. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 5,211 and has 227 COVID-19 related deaths. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 29 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 5183rd case is a 51-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 5184th case is a 71-year-old female from Harrison Twp.
The 5185th case is a 69-year-old female from Mantua.
The 5186th case is a 41-year-old female from Westville.
The 5187th case is a 19-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 5188th case is a 24-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 5189th case is a 47-year-old male from Harrison Twp.
The 5190th case is a 35-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 5191st case is a 62-year-old male from Mantua.
The 5192nd case is a 30-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 5193rd case is a 23-year-old male from Woolwich.
The 5194th case is a 64-year-old female from Deptford.
The 5195th case is a 68-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 5196th case is a 71-year-old female from Clayton.
The 5197th case is a 33-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 5198th case is a 3-month-old female from West Deptford.
The 5199th case is a 13-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 5200th case is a 55-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 5201st case is a 19-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 5202nd case is a 33-year-old female from Clayton.
The 5203rd case is a 28-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 5204th case is a 48-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 5205th case is a 17-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 5206th case is a 36-year-old male from Newfield.
The 5207th case is a 23-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 5208th case is a 19-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 5209th case is a 21-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 5210th case is a 34-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 5211th case is a 20-year-old female from Glassboro.
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.