Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Friday, June 19, 2020 Gloucester County has conducted 18,759 total tests. Of these cases, 16,312 have come back negative. There have been 4 cases moved out of county. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 2,447.Today, Gloucester County has an additional 15 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 2433rd case is a 38-year-old female from Woodbury Heights. The 2434th case is an 81-year-old male from Deptford. The 2435th case is a 93-year-old female from Deptford. The 2436th case is a 48-year-old male form Monroe Twp. The 2437th case is a 97-year-old female from Washington Twp. The 2438th case is an 80-year-old female from Deptford. The 2439th case is a 77-year-old female from Glassboro. The 2440th case is a 42-year-old male from Woodbury Heights The 2441st case is a 47-year-old male from Woolwich. The 2442nd case is a 41-year-old male from Monroe Twp. The 2443rd case is a 25-year-old male from Monroe Twp. The 2444th case is a 31-year-old male from Glassboro. The 2445th case is a 49-year-old female from Woolwich. The 2446th case is an 84-year-old female from Deptford. The 2447th case is a 55-year-old female form Westville.
Gloucester County has 170 COVID-19 related deaths. The 170th patient death was a 72-year-old female from Franklin 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.