The Camden County Department of Health (DOH) revealed on Thursday 18 new deaths caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County, as well as 373 additional cases of the disease. This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 20,567 in Camden County and 633 total fatalities.
The following information is currently available regarding these most recent deaths in Camden County:
| New Case 1: | MALE, | 90s, | BARRINGTON BOROUGH | ||||
| New Case 2: | MALE, | 80s, | BARRINGTON BOROUGH | ||||
| New Case 3: | MALE, | 70s, | BELLMAWR BOROUGH | ||||
| New Case 4: | FEMALE, | 90s, | BERLIN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 5: | MALE, | 60s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Case 6: | FEMALE, | 60s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Case 7: | FEMALE, | 80s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Case 8: | FEMALE, | 70s, | GLOUCESTER CITY | ||||
| New Case 9: | MALE, | 50s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 10: | MALE, | 60s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 11: | MALE, | 70s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 12: | MALE, | 80s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 13: | MALE, | 80s, | MAGNOLIA BOROUGH | ||||
| New Case 14: | FEMALE, | 80s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 15: | FEMALE, | 70s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 16: | FEMALE, | 90s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 17: | MALE, | 70s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 18: | MALE, | 90s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP |
“Today our state saw more cases reported in a single day than at any other point in this pandemic. Our thoughts and prayers everyone who has lost a loved one, as well as with all those currently recovering from illness,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr.
“The Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned yesterday that the United States may soon find itself losing as many as 2,500 people per day to this pandemic. Let there be no doubt that the threat posed by COVID-19 is still extremely real, and the risk we face only intensifies as our hospitals and their staff are inundated with more patients. Please do whatever you can to minimize the risk of contracting and spreading this virus. Stay home if you are sick, get tested, wear a mask, and social distance.”
Trace investigations are being facilitated with the patients and remain ongoing.
In addition, the county Department of Health is also announcing 1,718 confirmed resident cases and 835 staff cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 20,567 in our 56 long-term care facilities. At this time, 361 resident deaths have been reported from these facilities, as well as three staff deaths, out of our 633 total fatalities countywide.
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 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 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. Residents should also download the COVID Alert NJ mobile application on their Apple or Android device where they can view the latest information regarding COVID-19 in the state and be notified of potential exposures to the virus.
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.
