(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Health (DOH) is announcing two new deaths caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County, as well as 49 additional cases of the disease. This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 9,918 in Camden County and 566 total fatalities.
The following information is currently available regarding these most recent deaths in Camden County:
| New Case 1: | FEMALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN | ||||
| New Case 2: | MALE, | 70s, | GLOUCESTER TWP |
“I am extremely saddened to learn that two more members of the Camden County family have lost their life due to COVID-19. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “With the pandemic stretching more than six months, this is not the first holiday weekend we have experienced under this new normal. While we all want to be with our families and friends, please celebrate responsibly and do your part to stop the spread of COVID-19 this Labor Day. Avoid large parties, wear a mask when in public, and always maintain social distancing.”
The Department of Health is announcing 49 additional positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) identified in Camden County. Trace investigations are being facilitated with the patients and remain ongoing.
In addition, the county Department of Health is also announcing 1,397 confirmed resident cases and 568 staff cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 9,918 in our 56 long-term care facilities. At this time, 318 resident deaths have been reported from these facilities, as well as three staff deaths, out of our 566 total fatalities countywide.
The following information is currently available regarding new patients:
| New Patient 1: | FEMALE, | 10s, | AUDUBON BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 2: | FEMALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 3: | FEMALE, | 50s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 4: | FEMALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 5: | FEMALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 6: | MALE, | 20s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 7: | FEMALE, | 50s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 8: | MALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 9: | FEMALE, | 20s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 10: | FEMALE, | 20s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 11: | FEMALE, | 50s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 12: | MALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 13: | FEMALE, | 60s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 14: | MALE, | 30s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 15: | FEMALE, | 30s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 16: | FEMALE, | 20s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 17: | FEMALE, | 30s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 18: | FEMALE, | 20s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 19: | MALE, | 20s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 20: | MALE, | 40s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 21: | MALE, | 10s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 22: | FEMALE, | 20s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 23: | FEMALE, | 20s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 24: | MALE, | 10s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 25: | FEMALE, | 20s, | COLLINGSWOOD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 26: | FEMALE, | 10s, | COLLINGSWOOD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 27: | FEMALE, | 10s, | GLOUCESTER CITY | ||||
| New Patient 28: | MALE, | 20s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 29: | FEMALE, | 30s, | HADDON HEIGHTS BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 30: | FEMALE, | 10s, | HADDONFIELD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 31: | MALE, | 20s, | HADDONFIELD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 32: | FEMALE, | 60s, | LINDENWOLD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 33: | FEMALE, | 20s, | LINDENWOLD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 34: | MALE, | 30s, | MAGNOLIA BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 35: | MALE, | 30s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 36: | FEMALE, | 30s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 37: | MALE, | 20s, | RUNNEMEDE BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 38: | FEMALE, | 30s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 39: | MALE, | 60s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 40: | FEMALE, | 70s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 41: | FEMALE, | 60s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 42: | MALE, | 20s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 43: | FEMALE, | 20s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 44: | FEMALE, | 10s, | WATERFORD TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 45: | MALE, | 10s, | WATERFORD TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 46: | MALE, | 20s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 47: | FEMALE, | 40s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 48: | FEMALE, | 20s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 49: | MALE, | 10s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP |
The county Health Department is currently working 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.
For those residents who are having difficulty coping with the COVID-19 crisis, please call the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, Inc. at (877) 294- HELP (4357) between the hours of 8AM to 8PM for emotional support, guidance and mental health referrals as needed. For additional information and services, call Camden County’s Office of Mental Health & Addiction at (856) 374-6361.
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, or text NJCOVID to 898-211.
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.