As of Monday, July 13th Gloucester County has conducted 26,646 total tests. Of these cases, 23,876 have come back negative. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 2,770 and has 186 COVID-19 related deaths. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 14 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 2757th case is a 96-year-old female from Deptford; the 2758th case is a 96-year-old female from Woodbury Heights; the 2759th case is a 23-year-old female from Woodbury; the 2760th case is a 31-year-old male from Monroe Twp.; the 2761st case is a 55-year-old female from Deptford; the 2762nd case is a 66-year-old female from Deptford; the 2763rd case is an 85-year-old female from Deptford; the 2764th case is a 59-year-old female from Deptford; the 2765th case is a 27-year-old female from Franklin Twp.; the 2766th case is a 49-year-old male from Monroe Twp.; the 2767th case is a 20-year-old female from Monroe Twp.; the 2768th case is a 41-year-old male from Monroe Twp.; the 2769th case is a 52-year-old female from Washington Twp.; and the 2770th case is an 83-year-old female from Woodbury.
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.
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