Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Gloucester County has conducted 23,492 total tests. Of these cases, 20,820 have come back negative. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 2,672. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 19 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 2654th case is a 26-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 2655th case is a 39-year-old male from Woolwich.
The 2656th case is a 23-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 2657th case is a 50-year-old female from Deptford.
The 2658th case is a 32-year-old female from Greenwich.
The 2659th case is a 16-year-old female from Mantua.
The 2660th case is a 23-year-old male from Harrison Twp.
The 2661st case is a 45-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 2662nd case is a 65-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 2663rd case is a 65-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 2664th case is a 60-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 2665th case is an 80-year-old male from Deptford.
The 2666th case is a 34-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 2667th case is a 49-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 2668th case is a 51-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 2669th case is an 89-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 2670th case is a 74-year-old male from Woodbury.
The 2671st case is a 49-year-old male from Paulsboro.
The 2672nd case is a 61-year-old female from Clayton.
Gloucester County has 184 COVID-19 related deaths.
The 183rd patient death was a 75-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 184th patient death was a 76-year-old male from Clayton.
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.