As of Tuesday, July 14th Gloucester County has conducted 26,912 total tests. Of these cases, 24,125 have come back negative. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 2,787 and has 186 COVID-19 related deaths. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 17 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 2771st case is a 48-year-old male from Deptford; the 2772nd case is a 21-year-old male from Glassboro; the 2773rd case is a 77-year-old female from Deptford; the 2774th case is a 29-year-old female from Monroe Twp.; the 2775th case is a 28-year-old female from Monroe Twp.; the 2776th case is a 73-year-old male from Washington Twp.; the 2777th case is a 36-year-old female from Paulsboro; the 2778th case is a 26-year-old male from Washington Twp.; the 2779th case is a 61-year-old male from Monroe Twp.; the 2780th case is a 37-year-old female from Deptford; the 2781st case is a 57-year-old male from Deptford; the 2782nd case is a 91-year-old female from Glassboro; the 2783rd case is a 78-year-old female from Washington Twp.; the 2784th case is a 41-year-old male from Monroe Twp.; the 2785th case is a 16-year-old male from Glassboro; the 2786th case is a 47-year-old male from Monroe Twp.; the 2787th 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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