County records 54 new COVID cases

Daily numbers fall as county continues to make vaccinations rise.

The Camden County Department of Health is announcing 54 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County. This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 48,670 in Camden County today and 1,187 total fatalities.

“Nearly 205,000 adults in Camden County have been fully vaccinated at this time, an incredible feat considering the state of our rollout efforts just a few short months ago,” said County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli, Jr.

“After months of limited supply, we are finally in a position to provide same day vaccinations, with no appointment, to those who want them. We can put this pandemic behind us if people continue to get vaccinated.”

Trace investigations are being facilitated with the patients and remain ongoing.

To date, 433,946 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Camden County. There are 247,145 people with at least one vaccine dose, and 204,996 people who are fully vaccinated.

The following information is currently available regarding new patients:

New Patient 1: MALE, 20s, BARRINGTON BOROUGH
New Patient 2: MALE, 50s, BARRINGTON BOROUGH
New Patient 3: FEMALE, JUVENILE, BELLMAWR BOROUGH
New Patient 4: FEMALE, 20s, BELLMAWR BOROUGH
New Patient 5: MALE, 20s, BELLMAWR BOROUGH
New Patient 6: MALE, 30s, BELLMAWR BOROUGH
New Patient 7: MALE, 60s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 8: FEMALE, 20s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 9: MALE, 20s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 10: FEMALE, 30s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 11: MALE, JUVENILE, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 12: MALE, 30s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 13: FEMALE, 30s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 14: FEMALE, JUVENILE, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 15: FEMALE, 50s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 16: MALE, 40s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 17: MALE, 30s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 18: FEMALE, 40s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 19: MALE, 20s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 20: MALE, JUVENILE, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 21: MALE, 50s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 22: FEMALE, 50s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 23: FEMALE, 60s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 24: FEMALE, 50s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 25: FEMALE, 30s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 26: FEMALE, 40s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 27: MALE, 50s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 28: FEMALE, JUVENILE, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 29: FEMALE, 50s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 30: FEMALE, 20s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 31: FEMALE, 50s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 32: MALE, 30s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 33: FEMALE, 10s, CHESILHURST BOROUGH
New Patient 34: FEMALE, 30s, CLEMENTON BOROUGH
New Patient 35: FEMALE, 10s, COLLINGSWOOD BOROUGH
New Patient 36: FEMALE, JUVENILE, COLLINGSWOOD BOROUGH
New Patient 37: MALE, 50s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 38: FEMALE, 80s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 39: FEMALE, 20s, HADDON HEIGHTS BOROUGH
New Patient 40: MALE, 30s, HADDON TOWNSHIP
New Patient 41: FEMALE, 30s, LAWNSIDE BOROUGH
New Patient 42: MALE, 50s, LINDENWOLD BOROUGH
New Patient 43: FEMALE, 20s, MOUNT EPHRAIM BOROUGH
New Patient 44: FEMALE, 20s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 45: FEMALE, 50s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 46: MALE, 30s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 47: MALE, 30s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 48: MALE, JUVENILE, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 49: FEMALE, 30s, PINE HILL BOROUGH
New Patient 50: FEMALE, JUVENILE, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP
New Patient 51: FEMALE, 10s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP
New Patient 52: MALE, 50s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP
New Patient 53: MALE, 60s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP
New Patient 54: FEMALE, 20s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP

In addition, the county Department of Health is also announcing 2,354 confirmed resident cases and 1,379 staff cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 48,670 in our 56 long-term care facilities. At this time, 461 resident deaths have been reported from these facilities, as well as seven staff deaths, out of our 1,187 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.

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