GLOUCESTER COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATE
Updated Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 from GC Dept of Health PIO
The Gloucester County Department of Health and Human Services and Office of Emergency Management have announced 18 more positive COVID-19 cases in Gloucester County. As of Wednesday, April 15th we have conducted 2,840 total tests. Of these cases, 2,215 have come back negative and 23 are pending. Two previous cases have been moved to other counties.
The Gloucester County Department of Health has confirmed that a resident ill with COVID-19 has died. Gloucester County now has 12 confirmed deaths.The 12th patient death is a 79-year-old male.
The second Gloucester County COVID-19 Testing Site has been scheduled for Thursday, April 16. Residents 18 and older with symptoms of COVID-19 must call (856) 218-4142 to be prescreened. Please have your insurance information available at this time. Once prescreened, an appointment time will be scheduled. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is 600.
The 583rd case is a 66-year-old female from Clayton.
The 584th case is a 32-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 585th case is a 58-year-old female from East Greenwich.
The 586th case is a 28-year-old male from Woolwich.
The 587th case is a 55-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 588th case is an 85-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 589th case is a 39-year-old male from Westville.
The 590th case is a 33-year-old male from Paulsboro.
The 591st case is a 43-year-old female from Paulsboro.
The 592nd case is a 38-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 593rd case is a 39-year-old female from Logan.
The 594th case is an 80-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 595th case is a 38-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 596th case is a 41-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 597th case is a 90-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 598th case is a 43-year-old male from Westville.
The 599th case is an 85-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 600th case is an 84-year-old male from Washington Twp.
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.