The Gloucester County Department of Health confirmed Thursday night that a resident ill with COVID-19 has died, the first fatality in Gloucester County.
The patient was an 82-year-old female who was hospitalized with underlying medical conditions.
Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger reported, “We are saddened to report the first Covid-19 related death in Gloucester County, New Jersey, and we extend are deepest sympathy to her family and friends.”
As of Friday morning, March 27, 2020, Gloucester County has 42 positive cases of COVID-19.
The 34th case is a 62-year-old female from Franklin Township.
The 35th case is a 46-year-old male from Woodbury.
The 36th case is a 71-year-old female from Westville.
The 37th case is a 55-year-old female from Logan.
The 38th case is a 54-year-old male from Monroe.
The 39th case is a 51-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 40th case is a 40-year-old female from Washington Township.
The 41st case is a 27-year-old male from Monroe
The 42nd case is a 76-year-old male from Washington Township.
Gloucester County Department of Health is currently working with the New Jersey Department of Health to trace close contacts of all confirmed cases.
At this time, the overall threat of COVID-19 to Gloucester County residents remains low. Residents should to stay home when possible and adhere to social distancing and respiratory and hand hygiene recommendations. This is crucial in helping flatten the curve and stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
Residents should call 9-1-1 for emergencies only. For those with questions or concerns related to the coronavirus, call the free, 24-hour public hotline at 2-1-1 or 1-800-962-1253 where trained professionals are standing by to answer your questions.
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