Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Thursday, July 2, 2020 Gloucester County has conducted 22,239 total tests. Of these cases, 19,635 have come back negative.Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 2,604.Gloucester County has 175 COVID-19 related deaths. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 14 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 2591st case is a 90-year-old female from Deptford.
The 2592nd case is a 23-year-old female from Deptford.
The 2593rd case is a 46-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 2594th case is a 47-year-old male from Harrison Twp.
The 2595th case is a 21-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 2596th case is a 61-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 2597th case is a 20-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 2598th case is a 22-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 2599th case is a 59-year-old female from Deptford.
The 2600th case is a 43-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 2601st case is a 51-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 2602nd case is a 37-year-old male from Harrison Twp.
The 2603rd case is a 26-year-old female from Deptford.
The 2604th case is a 16-year-old male from Swedesboro.
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.