Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Monday, June 15th Gloucester County has conducted 17,610 total tests. Of these cases, 15,187 have come back negative. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 2,423.Today, Gloucester County has an additional 8 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 2416th case is a 50-year-old male from West Deptford. The 2417th case is a 21-year-old male from Glassboro. The 2418th case is a 69-year-old female from Glassboro. The 2419th case is a 56-year-old female from Monroe Twp. The 2420th case is 43-year-old female form Washington Twp. The 2421st case is a 46-year-old male from Mantua. The 2422nd case is a 74-year-old female from Deptford. The 2423rd case is an 81-year-old female from Deptford.
Gloucester County has 165 COVID-19 related deaths.The 164th patient death was an 81-year-old female from Deptford. The 165th patient death was a 78-year-old male from 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.