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PRESS RELEASE
Three new COVID-19 caused deaths announced in Camden County
41 additional cases announced by Health Department
(Gloucester Township, NJ) –The Camden County Department of Health is announcing 3 new deaths caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County, as well as 41 additional confirmed cases of the disease.
The following information is currently available regarding these most recent deaths in Camden County:
Case 1: Female, 90s, Cherry Hill
Case 2: Female, 50s, Camden City
Case 3: Male, 60s, Winslow Township
“It does not get easier announcing these figures each day. We are tremendously saddened to have heard that three more members of the Camden County community have lost their lives to this horrible virus, and we are sending our sincerest condolences to the families and friends of those who have passed,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “As more of our residents gain access to testing, the number of confirmed cases will continue to rise, however we know that these numbers would be much larger if not for the community’s embrace of social distancing and stay-at-home measures. We need everyone to continue to take this threat seriously, even as these long weeks at home begin to take their toll. If we all do our part, we will emerge from this stronger and more united than ever.”
The Department of Health is also announcing 41 additional positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) identified in Camden County. Trace investigations are being facilitated with the patients and remain ongoing.
The following information is currently available regarding new patients:
New Patient 1: MALE, 50s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 2: FEMALE, 30s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 3: MALE, 60s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 4: FEMALE, 80s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP
New Patient 5: FEMALE, 70s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 6: MALE, 50s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 7: MALE, 70s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 8: FEMALE, 50s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 9: MALE, 30s, MAGNOLIA BOROUGH
New Patient 10: MALE, 30s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 11: FEMALE, 40s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 12: FEMALE, 40s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP
New Patient 13: FEMALE, 50s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 14: MALE, 50s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP
New Patient 15: MALE, 30s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 16: FEMALE, 10s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 17: FEMALE, 60s, PINE HILL BOROUGH
New Patient 18: MALE, 40s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 19: FEMALE, 40s, WOODLYNNE BOROUGH
New Patient 20: FEMALE, 70s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 21: MALE, 50s, STRATFORD BOROUGH
New Patient 22: FEMALE, 60s, HADDONFIELD BOROUGH
New Patient 23: MALE, 60s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 24: MALE, 70s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 25: MALE, 30s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 26: FEMALE, 30s, HADDON HEIGHTS BOROUGH
New Patient 27: MALE, 50s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 28: MALE, 60s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 29: MALE, 20s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 30: MALE, 30s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP
New Patient 31: MALE, 30s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 32: MALE, 60s, AUDUBON BOROUGH
New Patient 33: MALE, 50s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 34: FEMALE, 50s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 35: FEMALE, 30s, HADDONFIELD BOROUGH
New Patient 36: FEMALE, 40s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 37: MALE, 30s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 38: MALE, 50s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 39: FEMALE, 50s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 40: FEMALE, 30s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP
New Patient 41: FEMALE, 50s, CAMDEN CITY
This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 242 in Camden County today and six total fatalities.
The county Health Department is currently working with the NJDOH to trace close contacts of these newest cases. The investigations are still ongoing, and we will update the public with new developments as the information is gathered by our investigators.
Residents should call 9-1-1 during emergencies only, for those with questions or concerns related to the coronavirus, call the free, 24-hour public hotline at 2-1-1 or 1-800-962-1253, where trained professionals are standing by to answer your questions. New Jersey residents can now also text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive text information and stay informed. To receive live text assistance, residents can text their zip code to 898-211. More information is also available on the state’s coronavirus at https://covid19.nj.gov/.
Information regarding Camden County’s preparations, response, and general information provided to the public is available by visiting camdencounty.com. Residents should frequently check the county webpage and social media for up-to-date information.
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