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Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19

As of Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Gloucester County has conducted 19,826 total tests. Of these cases, 17,342 have come back negative. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 2,484.Today, Gloucester County has an additional 17 cases to report. Of those cases:

 The 2468th case is a 68-year-old female from Monroe Twp. The 2469th case is a 54-year-old male from Deptford. The 2470th case is an 83-year-old female from West Deptford. The 2471st case is a 45-year-old male from Glassboro. The 2472nd case is a 57-year-old male from Westville. The 2473rd case is a 53-year-old male from Monroe Twp. The 2474th case is a 36-year-old female from Woodbury. The 2475th case is a 21-year-old male from Harrison Twp. The 2476th case is a 90-year-old female from Pitman. The 2477th case is a 37-year-old female from Washington Twp. The 2478th case is a 52-year-old female from Monroe Twp. The 2479th case is a 58-year-old male from Elk Twp. The 2480th case is a 34-year-old male from Deptford. The 2481st case is a 62-year-old female from East Greenwich. The 2482nd case is a 34-year-old female from Woolwich. The 2483rd case is a 27-year-old female from Mantua. The 2484th case is a 67-year-old female from Washington Twp.    

 Gloucester County has 172 COVID-19 related deaths.The 172nd patient death was an 81-year-old female from Elk 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.   

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