The Camden County Department of Health (DOH) is announcing 11 new deaths caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County, as well as 218 additional cases of the disease. This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 34,188 in Camden County today and 865 total fatalities.
The following information is currently available regarding these most recent deaths in Camden County:
| New Case 1: | MALE, | 80s, | BELLMAWR BOROUGH | ||||
| New Case 2: | MALE, | 50s, | LAWNSIDE BOROUGH | ||||
| New Case 3: | FEMALE, | 90s, | HADDONFIELD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Case 4: | MALE, | 40s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Case 5: | FEMALE, | 70s, | HADDON HEIGHTS BOROUGH | ||||
| New Case 6: | MALE, | 80s, | BELLMAWR BOROUGH | ||||
| New Case 7: | MALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Case 8: | MALE, | 60s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 9: | MALE, | 70s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 10: | FEMALE, | 90s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 11: | MALE, | 70s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP |
“Nearly ten months since the first Camden County resident was lost to this disease, it has become no easier to make these announcements each day. Today we are mourning the loss of 11 members of our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families,” said County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “Every day that we spend fighting this pandemic yields new lessons to help us better our approach. Most importantly, we have learned that a handful of simple precautions can greatly increase our ability to protect ourselves and others: wearing a mask, keeping our distance, and minimizing gatherings indoors. Although vaccines are being distributed, we must continue to use this knowledge for a few months longer to prevent unnecessary harm to our loved ones and neighbors.”
The Department of Health is announcing 218 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 2,167 confirmed resident cases and 1,179 staff cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 34,188 in our 56 long-term care facilities. At this time, 426 resident deaths have been reported from these facilities, as well as four staff deaths, out of our 865 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 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. 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.
