Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Thursday, June 11th Gloucester County has conducted 16,750 total tests. Of these cases, 14,380 have come back negative. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 2,370. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 14 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 2357th case is a 41-year-old male from Woolwich. The 2358th case is a 98-year-old male from Pitman. The 2359th case is a 69-year-old male from Monroe Twp. The 2360th case is a 27-year-old female from Mantua. The 2361st case is a 38-year-old male from Deptford. The 2362nd case is a 74-year-old male from Washington Twp. The 2363rd case is a 59-year-old female from Glassboro. The 2364th case is a 39-year-old male from Monroe Twp. The 2365th case is a 30-year-old female from Monroe Twp. The 2366th case is a 44-year-old male from Westville. The 2367th case is a 58-year-old male from Mantua. The 2368th case is a 61-year-old male from Monroe Twp. The 2369th case is a 28-year-old female from Swedesboro. The 2370th case is a 67-year-old male form Paulsboro.
Gloucester County has 157 COVID-19 related deaths. The 156th patient death was a 95-year-old male from Woodbury. The 157th patient death was a 90-year-old female from West 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.