GLOUCESTER COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATES
Updated Saturday, April 18th from GC Dept of Health PIO
The Gloucester County Department of Health and Human Services and Office of Emergency Management have announced 38 more positive COVID-19 cases in Gloucester County.
As of Saturday, April 18, 2020 we have conducted 3,203 total tests. Of these cases, 2,470 have come back negative and 28 are pending.
The Gloucester County Department of Health has confirmed that several residents ill with COVID-19 have died. Gloucester County now has 25 confirmed deaths.
The 23rd patient death is 73-year-old female.
The 24th patient death is an 85-year-old male.
The 25th patient death is an 89-year-old male.
The third Gloucester County COVID-19 testing date has been scheduled for Thursday, April 23.
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 705.
The 658th case is a 42-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 659th case is a 39-year-old female from Logan.
The 660th case is a 77-year-old male from West Deptford.The 661st case is a 26-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 662nd case is a 44-year-old male from Woodbury.
The 663rd case is a 42-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 664th case is a 24-year-old male from Deptford.
The 665th case is a 58-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 666th case is a 27-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 667th case is a 46-year-old male from Franklin Twp.
The 668th case is a 75-year-old male from Wenonah.
The 669th case is a 50-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 670th case is a 76-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 671st case is a 54-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 672nd case is a 54-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 673rd case is a 72-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 674th case is an 81-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 675th case is a 75-year-old male from Deptford.
The 676th case is a 70-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 677th case is a 33-year-old female from Clayton.
The 678th case is a 79-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 679th case is a 57-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 680th case is a 98-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 681st case is a female from Greenwich. Age is unknown at this time.
The 682nd case is a 41-year-old female from Deptford.
The 683rd case is a 40-year-old male from Westville.
The 684th case is a 21-year-old male from Clayton.
The 685th case is a 28-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 686th case is a 55-year-old female from Logan.
The 687th case is a 50-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 688th case is a 63-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 689th case is a 51-year-old male from Swedesboro.
The 690th case is a 67-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 691st case is a 19-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 692nd case is a 25-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 693rd case is a 47-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 694th case is a 54-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 695th case is a 67-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 696th case is a 42-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 697th case is a 57-year-old male from Franklin.
The 698th case is a 98-year-old female from Woodbury.
The 699th case is a 50-year-old female from Harrison Twp.
The 700th case is a 29-year-old male from Elk.
The 701st case is a 66-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 702nd case is a 24-year-old male form Mantua.
The 703rd case is a 58-year-old male form Woodbury.
The 704th case is a 62-year-old female from Franklin Twp.
The 705th case is an 85-year-old male from Pitman.
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.
