Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
Updated Sunday, April 12th, 2020 – Press Release GC Dept of Health PIO
The Gloucester County Department of Health and Human Services and Office of Emergency Management have announced 37 more positive COVID-19 cases in Gloucester County. The next Gloucester County COVID-19 Testing Site has been scheduled for Thursday, April 16th.
Starting Monday, April 13th, 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.
As of Sunday, April 12th we have conducted 2,546 total tests. Of these cases, 2,001 have come back negative and 18 are pending. This brings Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 cases to 527.
The 491st case is a 67-year-old male from National Park.
The 492nd case is an 88-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 493rd case is a 14-year-old male from Elk.
The 494th case is a 25-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 495th case is a 44-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 496th case is a 42-year-old female from East Greenwich.
The 497th case is a 40-year-old female from National Park.
The 498th case is a 46-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 499th case is a 44-year-old male from Elk.
The 500th case is a 47-year-old male from Clayton.
The 501st case is a 42-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 502nd case is a 48-year-old female from Deptford.
The 503rd case is a 43-year-old male from Logan.
The 504th case is a 53-year-old female from Mantua.
The 505th case is a 57-year-old female from Franklin Twp.
The 506th case is a 41-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 507th case is a 52-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 508th case is a 66-year-old female from Pitman.
The 509th case is a 45-year-old female from Harrison Twp.
The 510th case is a 27-year-old female from Elk.
The 511th case is a 21-year-old male from Woolwich.
The 512th case is a 36-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 513th case is a 61-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 514th case is a 30-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 515th case is a 55-year-old female from Woodbury.
The 516th case is a 42-year-old male from Woodbury.
The 517th case is a 52-year-old male from East Greenwich.
The 518th case is a 57-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 519th case is a 64-year-old male from Logan.
The 520th case is a 51-year-old male from Woodbury Heights.
The 521st case is a 68-year-old male from Deptford.
The 522nd case is a 34-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 523rd case is a 34-year-old male from Paulsboro.
The 524th case is a 57-year-old male from Clayton.
The 525th case is a 24-year-old female from Elk.
The 526th case is a 45-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 527th case is a 43-year-old male from Harrison 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. 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.