Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Friday, July 3, 2020 Gloucester County has conducted 22,500 total tests. Of these cases, 19,884 have come back negative.Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 2,616. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 12 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 2505th case is a 56-year-old male from Deptford; the 2506th case is a 24-year-old male from Mantua; the 2507th case is a 26-year-old female from Mantua; the 2508th case is a 67-year-old female from Glassboro; the 2509th case is a 21-year-old female from West Deptford; the 2510th case is a 21-year-old male from Harrison Twp.; the 2511th case is a 75-year-old male from Monroe Twp.; the 2512th case is a 39-year-old female from Washington Twp.; the 2513th case is a 72-year-old female form Monroe Twp.; the 2514th case is a 36-year-old female from Washington Twp.; the 2515th case is a 29-year-old male from Glassboro; the 2516th case is a 47-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
Gloucester County has 180 COVID-19 related deaths. The 176th patient death was a 77-year-old male from Deptford; the 177th patient death was a 66-year-old female from Deptford; the 178th patient death was a 63-year-old male from Newfield; the 179th patient death was a 77-year-old male from Monroe Twp.; the 180th patient death was a 38-year-old female from Woolwich.
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.