Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
Updated Friday, April 24th, 2020 from GC Dept of Health PIO
The Gloucester County Department of Health and Human Services and Office of Emergency Management have announced 29 more positive COVID-19 cases in Gloucester County. As of Friday, April 24, 2020 we have conducted 3,974 total tests. Of these cases, 3,022 have come back negative and 33 are pending. The fourth Gloucester County COVID-19 testing date has been scheduled for Thursday, April 30. Scheduling for the Thursday, April 30 site will begin Friday, April 24 at 8:30 a.m. Any calls before that will not receive an appointment.
Residents 18 and older with symptoms of COVID-19 must call (856) 218-4142 to be prescreened. Please have your insurance information available at this time. Once prescreened, an appointment time will be scheduled. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is 919.
The 891st case is a 65-year-old female from Clayton.
The 892nd case is a 22-year-old male from Deptford.
The 893rd case is a 68-year-old female from Westville.
The 894th case is a 30-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 895th case is a 43-year-old female from Deptford.
The 896th case is a 57-year-old female from Franklin Twp.
The 897th case is a 34-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 898th case is a 4-month-old male from Clayton.
The 899th case is a 62-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 900th case is a 70-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 901st case is a 91-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 902nd case is a 73-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 903rd case is an 18-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 904th case is a 20-year-old male from Deptford.
The 905th case is a 55-year-old female from Logan.
The 906th case is an 82-year-old male from Deptford.
The 907th case is a 53-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 908th case is a 39-year-old male from Franklin Twp.
The 909th case is a 24-year-old female from South Harrison Twp.
The 910th case is a 58-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 911th case is a 30-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 912th case is a 42-year-old male from Elk.
The 913th case is a 24-year-old male form Paulsboro.
The 914th case is a 22-year-old female from Paulsboro.
The 915th case is a 31-year-old male from Swedesboro.
The 916th case is a 68-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 917th case is a 28-year-old female from Deptford.
The 918th case is a 45-year-old female from Mantua.
The 919th case is a 54-year-old female from Glassboro.
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.
Residents can also text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive text information and stay informed. To receive live text assistance, text your zip code to 898-211.
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.