Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Friday, July 24th Gloucester County has conducted 29,553 total tests. Of these cases, 26,612 have come back negative. One case has been moved out of County.Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 2,941. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 29 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 2913th case is a 52-year-old female from Newfield.
The 2914th case is a 46-year-old female from Westville.
The 2915th case is a 33-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 2916th case is a 44-year-old female from Pitman.
The 2917th case is a 51-year-old male from Franklin Twp.
The 2918th case is a 76-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 2919th case is a 63-year-old male from Mantua.
The 2920th case is a 66-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 2921st case is a 62-year-old male from Greenwich Twp.
The 2922nd case is a 79-year-old male from Elk.
The 2923rd case is a 24-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 2924th case is a 15-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 2925th case is a 36-year-old female from Deptford.
The 2926th case is a 19-year-old female from Pitman.
The 2927th case is a 23-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 2928th case is a 22-year-old female from Mantua.
The 2929th case is a 44-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 2930th case is a 27-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 2931st case is a 30-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 2932nd case is a 65-year-old male from Franklin Twp.
The 2933rd case is a 12-year-old male from Pitman.
The 2934th case is a 50-year-old female from Greenwich Twp.
The 2935th case is a 68-year-old female from Deptford.
The 2936th case is a 64-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 2937th case is a 22-year-old female from Mantua.
The 2938th case is a 44-year-old female from Deptford.
The 2939th case is a 35-year-old male from Mantua.
The 2940th case is a 1-year-old male from Deptford.
The 2941st case is a 28-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
Gloucester County has 195 COVID-19 related deaths. The 195th patient death was an 83-year-old male from 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.