As of Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Gloucester County has conducted 7,921 total tests. Of these cases, 6,180 have come back negative and 13 are pending. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 1,728.
Today, Gloucester County has an additional 18 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 1711th case is a 68-year-old female from Deptford.
The 1712th case is a 36-year-old male from Woodbury.
The 1713th case is a 42-year-old female from Franklin Twp.
The 1714th case is a 67-year-old female from Westville.
The 1715th case is a 28-year-old male from Deptford.
The 1716th case is a 94-year-old female from Deptford.
The 1717th case is a 57-year-old male from Deptford.
The 1718th case is a 34-year-old male from Woolwich.
The 1719th case is a 32-year-old male from Deptford.
The 1720th case is a 36-year-old female from South Harrison Twp.
The 1721st case is a 41-year-old female from Pitman.
The 1722nd case is a 45-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 1723rd case is a 76-year-old female from Deptford.
The 1724th case is a 37-year-old male from Deptford.
The 1725th case is a 91-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 1726th case is a 93-year-old female from Deptford.
The 1727th case is a 90-year-old male from Deptford.
The 1728th case is a 17-year-old male from Monroe 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.
Gloucester County has confirmed that residents ill with COVID-19 have died. Gloucester County now has 96 confirmed deaths.
The 91st patient death was an 87 year old male from Deptford.
The 92nd patient death was a 73 year old female from Deptford.
The 93rd patient death was a 74 year old female from Deptford.
The 94th patient death was a 92 year old male from Deptford.
The 95th patient death was a 59 year old male from Deptford.
The 96th patient death was a 91 year old male from Washington Twp.
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.
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