(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Health (DOH) is announcing three new deaths caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County, as well as 43 additional cases of the disease. This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 10,764 in Camden County and 558 total fatalities.
The following information is currently available regarding these most recent deaths in Camden County:
| New Case 1: | FEMALE, | 90s, | CHERRY HILL | ||||
| New Case 2: | MALE, | 40s, | CAMDEN | ||||
| New Case 3: | MALE, | 70s, | CHERRY HILL |
“I am deeply saddened to announce that three Camden County residents have lost their lives in recent days due to COVID-19,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “Today has been a stark reminder that this pandemic is not over, the fight against this virus has not been won, and each of us still faces tremendous risks. We cannot let our guards down and we must continue to take all precautions to protect ourselves and one another. Wear a mask, social distance, and work with our contact tracing team if they call.”
The Department of Health is announcing 43 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 1,448 confirmed resident cases and 607 staff cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 10,764 in our 56 long-term care facilities. At this time, 327 resident deaths have been reported from these facilities, as well as three staff deaths, out of our 558 total fatalities countywide.
The following information is currently available regarding new patients:
| New Patient 1: | MALE, | 10s, | BELLMAWR BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 2: | MALE, | 10s, | BELLMAWR BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 3: | FEMALE, | 10s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 4: | FEMALE, | 40s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 5: | MALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 6: | MALE, | 60s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 7: | FEMALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 8: | MALE, | 60s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 9: | FEMALE, | 50s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 10: | FEMALE, | 40s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 11: | FEMALE, | JUVENILE, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 12: | FEMALE, | 10s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 13: | FEMALE, | 50s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 14: | MALE, | 30s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 15: | MALE, | 20s, | COLLINGSWOOD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 16: | MALE, | 20s, | COLLINGSWOOD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 17: | MALE, | 10s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 18: | FEMALE, | 60s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 19: | MALE, | 60s, | HADDON TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 20: | MALE, | 10s, | HADDON TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 21: | FEMALE, | 20s, | HADDON TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 22: | FEMALE, | 20s, | HADDONFIELD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 23: | FEMALE, | 30s, | LINDENWOLD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 24: | FEMALE, | 30s, | MAGNOLIA BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 25: | FEMALE, | 40s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 26: | MALE, | 20s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 27: | FEMALE, | 60s, | RUNNEMEDE BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 28: | FEMALE, | 30s, | STRATFORD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 29: | FEMALE, | 50s, | STRATFORD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 30: | FEMALE, | 30s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 31: | FEMALE, | 40s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 32: | MALE, | 20s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 33: | FEMALE, | 40s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 34: | FEMALE, | 70s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 35: | FEMALE, | 80s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 36: | FEMALE, | 90s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 37: | FEMALE, | 80s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 38: | FEMALE, | 80s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 39: | FEMALE, | 10s, | WATERFORD TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 40: | MALE, | 60s, | WATERFORD TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 41: | FEMALE, | 70s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 42: | FEMALE, | 60s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 43: | MALE, | 50s, | 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.