Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19 (7/11/2020)
As of Saturday, July 11th Gloucester County has conducted 26,303 total tests. Of these cases, 23,557 have come back negative. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 2,746 and has 186 COVID-19 related deaths. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 23 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 2724th case is a 29-year-old male from Franklin Twp.
The 2725th case is a 39-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 2726th case is a 29-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 2727th case is a 67-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 2728th case is a 21-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 2729th case is a 53-year-old female from Greenwich Twp.
The 2730th case is a 58-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 2731st case is a 27-year-old female from Paulsboro.
The 2732nd case is a 20-year-old female from Mantua.
The 2733rd case is a 23-year-old a male from Monroe Twp.
The 2734th case is a female from Greenwich Twp. Age unknown.
The 2735th case is a 65-year-old male from Deptford.
The 2736th case is a 25-year-old female from Deptford.
The 2737th case is a 36-year-old male from Deptford.
The 2738th case is a 28-year-old female from Swedesboro.
The 2739th case is a 61-year-old female from Deptford.
The 2740th case is a 20-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 2741st case is a 27-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 2742nd case is a 23-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 2743rd case is a 23-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 2744th case is a 30-year-old female from Deptford.
The 2745th case is a 36-year-old male from Deptford.
The 2746th case is a 32-year-old female from 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.
Most people with mild symptoms do not need to be tested. It is important to stay home and isolate from others while sick.