COVID-19 GLOUC COUNTY UPDATE
Press Release Update 4/8/2020 from GC Dept of Health PIO
The Gloucester County Department of Health confirmed Monday afternoon that a resident ill with COVID-19 has died. Gloucester County now has six confirmed deaths. The sixth patient death was a 76-year-old female. The Gloucester County Department of Health and Human Services and Office of Emergency Management have announced 22 more positive COVID-19 cases in Gloucester County. As of Wednesday, April 8th we have conducted 1,890 total tests. Of these cases, 1,528 have come back negative and 19 are pending. This brings Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 cases to 343. The 322nd case is a 37-year-old male from Deptford. The 323rd case is a 35-year-old female from Elk Township. The 324th case is a 73-year-old male from Woodbury. The 325th case is a 52-year-old male from Woolwich. The 326th case is a 49-year-old male from Franklin Township. The 327th case is a 66-year-old female from Franklin Township. The 328th case is a 52-year-old male from Clayton. The 329th case is a 63-year-old female from Washington Township. The 330th case is an 81-year-old male from Deptford. The 331st case is a 51-year-old male from Elk. The 332nd case is a 50-year-old female from Glassboro. The 333rd case is a 56-year-old male from West Deptford. The 334th case is a 52-year-old male from Pitman. The 335th case is a 37-year-old male from Westville. The 336th case is an 89-year-old female from Washington Township. The 337th case is an 84-year-old male from Washington Township. The 338th case is a 62-year-old female from Washington Township. The 339th case is a 22-year-old female from Washington Township. The 340th case is a 27-year-old female from Westville. The 341th case is a 40-year-old female from Woodbury Heights. The 342nd case is a 58-year-old male from Logan. The 343th case is a 59-year-old female from Harrison Township. 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. A mask should only be worn if a healthcare professional recommends it. 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.