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Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19

 As of Monday, July 27th Gloucester County has conducted 31,304 total tests. Of these cases, 28,307 have come back negative. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 2,997 and has 196 COVID-19 related deaths. One case has been moved out of County.Today, Gloucester County has an additional 8 cases to report. Of those cases:

 The 2990th case is a 24-year-old female from Mantua.  The 2991st case is a 25-year-old male from Mantua.  The 2992nd case is a 62-year-old female from Pitman.  The 2993rd case is a 19-year-old female from Deptford.  The 2994th case is a 25-year-old male from Mantua.  The 2995th case is a 26-year-old female from Monroe Twp.  The 2996th case is a 55-year-old male from Deptford.  The 2997th case is a 37-year-old female from East Greenwich.  

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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