Gloucester County updates on COVID-19
Updated Tuesday 4/21/2020 from GC Dept of Health PIO
The Gloucester County Department of Health and Human Services and Office of Emergency Management have announced 36 additional COVID-19 cases in Gloucester County.
As of Tuesday, April 21, 2020 we have conducted 3,565 total tests. Of these cases, 2,730 have come back negative and 32 are pending. The Gloucester County Department of Health has confirmed that several residents ill with COVID-19 have died. Gloucester County now has 29 confirmed deaths. The 28th patient death was a 94-year-old male. The 29th patient death was a 92-year-old male. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is 803.
The third Gloucester County COVID-19 testing date has been scheduled for Thursday, April 23rd. Residents 18 and older with symptoms of COVID-19 must call (856) 218-4142 to be prescreened. Phone lines will open again Monday at 8:30 a.m. Please have your insurance information available at this time. Once prescreened, an appointment time will be scheduled.
The 768th case is a 32-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 769th case is an 81-year-old female from Deptford.
The 770th case is a 46-year-old female from Clayton.
The 771st case is a 69-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 772nd case is a 63-year-old male from Deptford.
The 773rd case is a 38-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 774th case is a 33-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 775th case is a 64-year-old female from Pitman.
The 776th case is a 78-year-old male from Woodbury.
The 777th case is an 82-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 778th case is a 22-year-old female from Mantua.
The 779th case is a 27-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 780th case is a 42-year-old female from Franklin Twp.
The 781st case is a 45-year-old male from Clayton.
The 782nd case is a 40-year-old female from Westville.
The 783rd case is a 72-year-old male from Mantua.
The 784th case is an 81-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 785th case is a 77-year-old male from Deptford.
The 786th case is a 63-year-old male from Deptford.
The 787th case is a 35-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 788th case is a 68-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 789th case is a 48-year-old female from Swedesboro.
The 790th case is a 23-year-old male from South Harrison Twp.
The 791st case is a 42-year-old female from Logan.
The 792nd case is a 65-year-old female from Deptford.
The 793rd case is a 55-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 794th case is a 53-year-old male from Greenwich.
The 795th case is a 50-year-old female from Woodbury.
The 796th case is a 43-year-old male from Harrison Twp.
The 797th case is a 23-year-old male from Pitman.
The 798th case is a 30-year-old female from Wenonah.
The 799th case is a 46-year-old female from Deptford.
The 800th case is a 56-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 801st case is a 26-year-old male from Woolwich.
The 802nd case is a 68-year-old male from Deptford.
The 803rd case is a 46-year-old male from Clayton
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.