Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Thursday, June 4th, Gloucester County has conducted 14,884 total tests. Of these cases, 12,593 have come back negative and three are pending. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 2,288.
Today, Gloucester County has an additional 16 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 2273rd case is a 39-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 2274th case is a 77-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 2275th case is a 77-year-old male from National Park.
The 2276th case is a 47-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 2277th case is a 33-year-old male from Woodbury.
The 2278th case is a 26-year-old male from Paulsboro.
The 2279th case is a 23-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 2280th case is a 44-year-old female from Clayton.
The 2281st case is a 53-year-old male from Clayton.
The 2282nd case is a 70-year-old female from Deptford.
The 2283rd case is a 19-year-old female from Deptford.
The 2284th case is a 14-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 2285th case is a 9-year-old male from Deptford.
The 2286th case is an 80-year-old male form Monroe Twp.
The 2287th case is a 45-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 2288th case is a 75-year-old male from Pitman.
Gloucester County has 150 COVID-19 related deaths.
The 150th patient death is 49-year-old male 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. Most people with mild symptoms do not need to be tested. It is important to stay home and isolate from others while sick.