Gloucester County updates on COVID-19
Updated from GC Dept of Health PIO – Saturday 4/11/2020
The Gloucester County Department of Health confirmed that two residents ill with COVID-19 have died. Gloucester County now has nine confirmed deaths.
The eighth patient death was a 72-year-old female.
The ninth patient death was a 75-year-old female
The Gloucester County Department of Health and Human Services and Office of Emergency Management have announced 42 more positive COVID-19 cases in Gloucester County.
As of Saturday, April 11, 2020 we have conducted 2,411 total tests. Of these cases, 1,905 have come back negative and 16 are pending. There are 6 of our cases that have been transferred to other counties and out of state.
This brings Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 cases to 490.
The 449th case is a 44-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 450th case is a 19-year-old male from Woodbury.
The 451st case is a 72-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 452nd case is a 64-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 453rd case is a 77-year-old male from South Harrison Twp.
The 454th case is a 44-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 455th case is a 44-year-old female South Harrison Twp.
The 456th case is a 58-year-old male from Woodbury.
The 457th case is a 34-year-old female from Woodbury Heights.
The 458th case is a 46-year-old female from Deptford.
The 459th case is a 43-year-old male from Franklin Twp.
The 460th case is a 50-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 461st case is a 40-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 462nd case is a 61-year-old female from Deptford.
The 463rd case is a 34-year-old female from Mantua.
The 464th case is a 31-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 465th case is an 88-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 466th case is a 46-year-old male from National Park.
The 467th case is a 51-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 468th case is a 51-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 469th case is a 91-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 470th case is a 56-year-old female from Mantua.
The 471st case is a 47-year-old female from Greenwich Twp.
The 472nd case is a 39-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 473rd case is a 29-year-old female from Clayton.
The 474th case is a 66-year-old male from Pitman.
The 475th case is a 41-year-old male from Pitman.
The 476th case is a 48-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 477th case is a 22-year-old female from Harrison Twp.
The 478th case is a 22-year-old male from East Greenwich Twp.
The 479th case is a 45-year-old male from Deptford.
The 480th case is a 60-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 481st case is a 31-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 482nd case is a 34-year-old female from Mantua.
The 483rd case is an 80-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 484th case is a 51-year-old female from Clayton.
The 485th case is a 57-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 486th case is a 63-year-old male from Greenwich Twp.
The 487th case is a 42-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 488th case is a 62-year-old female from Mantua.
The 489th case is a 45-year-old female from Deptford.
The 490th case is a 33-year-old female from Woodbury Heights.
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.
Residents can also text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive text information and stay informed. To receive live text assistance, text your zip code to 898-211.
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.