Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Thursday, July 9, 2020 Gloucester County has conducted 24,192 total tests. Of these cases, 21,494 have come back negative. One case has been moved out of County. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 2,698. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 12 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 2687th case is a 90-year-old male from Woodbury.
The 2688th case is a 44-year-old female from East Greenwich.
The 2689th case is a 20-year-old female from Mantua.
The 2690th case is a 24-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 2691st case is a 68-year-old female from Wenonah.
The 2692nd case is a 23-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 2693rd case is a 5-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 2694th case is a 54-year-old female from Greenwich Twp.
The 2695th case is a 26-year-old male form Deptford.
The 2696th case is a 21-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 2697th case is a 20-year-old female from Franklin Twp.
The 2698th case is a 32-year-old female from Harrison Twp.
Gloucester County has 186 COVID-19 related deaths.
The 185th patient death was an 87-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 186th patient death was an 87-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
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.