Gloucester County updates on COVID-19
As of Sunday, July 5, 2020 Gloucester County has conducted 22,996 total tests. Of these cases, 20,353 have come back negative. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 2,642. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 14 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 2629th case is a 38-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 2930th case is a 23-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 2931st case is a 77-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 2932nd case is a 57-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 2933rd case is a 28-year-old male from Elk.
The 2934th case is a 75-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 2935th case is a 46-year-old male from Paulsboro.
The 2936th case is a 20-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 2937th case is 23-year-old female from Deptford.
The 2338th case is a 23-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 2339th case is a 22-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 2340th case is a 56-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 2341st case is a 28-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 2342nd case is a 23-year-old male from Washington Twp.
Gloucester County has 181 COVID-19 related deaths.
The 181st patient death was a 59-year-old male from 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. Most people with mild symptoms do not need to be tested. It is important to stay home and isolate from others while sick.