Press Release from GCPIO Shannon O’Brien 7/1/2020
As of Wednesday, July 1st Gloucester County has conducted 22,052 total tests. Of these cases, 19,462 have come back negative. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 2,590 and has 175 COVID-19 related deaths. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 19 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 2572nd case is a 29-year-old female from Monroe Twp.; The 2573rd case is a 63-year-old female from Woodbury.
The 2574th case is a 24-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 2575th case is a 74-year-old female from Pitman.
The 2576th case is a 49-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 2577th case is a 43-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 2578th case is a 30-year-old female rom Monroe Twp.
The 2579th case is a 34-year-old male from Woodbury.
The 2580th case is a 59-year-old female from Deptford.
The 2581st case is a 43-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 2582nd case is a 30-year-old male from Paulsboro.
The 2583rd case is a 34-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 2584th case is a 71-year-old female from Deptford.
The 2585th case is an 83-year-old male from Deptford.
The 2586th case is a 28-year-old male from Woolwich.
The 2587th case is a 47-year-old male from Clayton.
The 2588th case is an 18-year-old female from Logan.
The 2589th case is a 39-year-old female from Logan.
The 2590th case is a 34-year-old female 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.
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