Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Gloucester County has conducted 18,150 total tests. Of these cases, 15,724 have come back negative. There have been 7 cases moved out of county. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 5 cases to report. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 2,426.Of those cases:
The 2422th case is a 56-year-old female from Washington Twp. The 2423rd case is a 77-year-old female from Washington Twp. The 2424th case is a 50-year-old male from Monroe Twp. The 2425th case is a 20-year-old female from Deptford. The 2426th case is a 77-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
Gloucester County has 169 COVID-19 related deaths. The 169th patient death was an 87-year-old female from Washington 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. 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.