Gloucester County updates on COVID-19
Updated Tuesday, 4/28/2020 by GC Dept of Health PIO
As of Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Gloucester County has conducted 5,092 total tests. Of these cases, 3,894 have come back negative and 25 are pending.
Today, Gloucester County has an additional 41 cases to report. Of those cases:
12 cases are Deptford residents (5 male/ 7 female); 1 case is an Elk resident (female); 3 cases are Franklin Twp. residents (2 male/ 1 female); 4 cases are Glassboro residents (3 male / 1 female);1 case is a Harrison Twp. resident (male);2 cases are Monroe Twp. residents (2 female);2 cases are National Park residents (1 male/ 1 female);1 case is a Newfield resident (male); 2 cases are Paulsboro residents (1 male/ 1 female);1 case is a South Harrison Twp. resident (1 male);4 cases are Washington Twp. residents (3 male/ 1 female); 3 cases are West Deptford residents (1 male/ 2 female);1 case is a Woodbury resident (male);2 cases are Woodbury Heights residents (2 male); and 2 cases are Woolwich residents (1 male/ 1 female).
Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 1,173. A full breakdown or age, gender and municipality is available on our website at www.gloucestercountynj.gov/alerts<http://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/alerts>.
The fourth Gloucester County COVID-19 testing date has been scheduled for Thursday, April 30. 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.
The Gloucester County Department of Health has confirmed that several residents ill with COVID-19 have died. Gloucester County now has 38 confirmed deaths.
The 35th patient death was a 96-year-old female from Deptford.
The 36th patient death was an 81-year-old male from Deptford.
The 37th patient death was a 59-year-old male from Woodbury Heights.
The 38th patient death was a 79-year-old female from Deptford.
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.