As of Monday, May 18, 2020 Gloucester County has conducted 9,007 total tests. Of these cases, 7,090 have come back negative and 12 are pending. One case has been moved out of County. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 1,905. Gloucester County has an additional 17 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 1889th case is a 57-year-old female from Harrison Twp.
The 1890th case is a 76-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 1891st case is a 39-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 1892nd case is a 53-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 1893rd case is a 74-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 1894th case is a 32-year-old female from Woodbury.
The 1895th case is a 29-year-old female from Swedesboro.
The 1896th case is a 39-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 1897th case is a 40-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 1898th case is a 43-year-old female from Paulsboro.
The 1899th case is a 38-year-old female from Woodbury.
The 1900th case is a 32-year-old female from Woodbury.
The 1901st case is a 47-year-old male form Woodbury.
The 1902nd case is a 53-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 1903rd case is a 73-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 1904th case is an 80-year-old male from Deptford.
The 1905th case is a 73-year-old male female from Mantua.
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 121 confirmed deaths.
The 119th patient death was an 86-year-old female from Deptford.
The 120th patient death was a 105-year-old female form Deptford.
The 121st patient death was an 84-year-old female from Deptford.
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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