Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Saturday, May 16, 2020 Gloucester County has conducted 8,557 total tests. Of these cases, 6,737 have come back negative and 8 are pending.
Today, Gloucester County has an additional 29 cases to report. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 1,812. Of those cases:
The 1784th case is a 44-year-old female from Pitman.
The 1785th case is a 22-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 1786th case is a 19-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 1787th case is a 28-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 1788th case is a 30-year-old male from Franklin Twp.
The 1789th case is a 59-year-old female from Mantua.
The 1790th case is a 28-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 1791st case is a 63-year-old male from East Greenwich.
The 1792nd case is an 83-year-old male from Deptford.
The 1793rd case is a 64-year-old from Harrison Twp.
The 1794th case is a 54-year-old female from Pitman.
The 1795th case is a 70-year-old female from Harrison Twp.
The 1796th case is a 23-year-old male from South Harrison Twp.
The 1797th case is a 21-year-old male from South Harrison Twp.
The 1798th case is a 22-year-old male from South Harrison Twp.
The 1799th case is a 29-year-old male from South Harrison Twp.
The 1800th case is a 27-year-old male from South Harrison Twp.
The 1801st case is a 31-year-old male from South Harrison Twp.
The 1802nd case is a 31-year-old male from South Harrison Twp.
The 1803rd case is a 41-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 1804th case is a 60-year-old female from Deptford.
The 1805th case is a 50-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 1806th case is a 52-year-old male from Swedesboro.
The 1807th case is a 31-year-old male from Deptford.
The 1808th case is a 35-year-old male from Swedesboro.
The 1809th case is an 18-year-old male from Woodbury.
The 1810th case is a 33-year-old male from Deptford.
The 1811th case is a 21-year-old male from Woodbury.
The 1812th case is a 35-year-old male from Woolwich.
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 116 confirmed deaths.
The 109th case is a 90-year-old female from Deptford.
The 110th case is a 67-year-old male from Deptford.
The 111th case is an 83-year-old male from Deptford.
The 112th case is an 82-year-old male from Deptford.
The 113th case is an 81-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 114th case is a 64-year-old male from Deptford.
The 115th case is an 86-year-old female from Deptford.
The 116th case is a 76-year-old male from Woolwich.
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.