Gloucester County adds 167 new COVID-19 cases

Gloucester County’s cumulative case count now stands at 24,349, along with 555 deaths.

As of Tuesday, April 13, Gloucester County has administered 167,668 total tests. Of these cases, 143,319 have come back negative.

Today, Gloucester County has an additional 167 cases to report. Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 24,349, along with 555 deaths.

The Gloucester County Department of Health along with Human Services is working with the New Jersey Department of Health to conduct a full assessment that includes identifying the human contact that these individuals had.

Gloucester County expects these cases to rise. Social distancing is critical so the curve can be flattened.

Gloucester County has begun operating its COVID-19 testing site Monday through Friday.

Scheduled appointments are required. The sites will open at 9 a.m. daily, at the Gloucester County Clayton County Complex: 1200 North Delsea Drive Clayton, NJ 08080.

You need to call (856) 218-0300 to be prescreened by Rowan Medicine. When calling, choose option 1 for Family Medicine then press 1 again to schedule an appointment.

Call takers will be available:

  • Monday & Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Insurance information must be ready. You don’t have to have symptoms to receive a test.

Once pre-screened, you can arrive at the Gloucester County Clayton County Complex at 1200 North Delsea Drive Clayton, NJ 08080 at 9 a.m.

New Jersey residents can call 2-1-1 or 1-800-962-1253 with questions. The call center is open 24/7 and has a multi-language capacity.

Residents can also text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive text data and stay up to date. To receive live text assistance, text your zip code to 898-211.

The call center is not able to diagnose or provide medical recommendations. Healthcare professionals should be contacted if medical help is needed. People should call their doctor or hospital beforehand, so healthcare professionals can provide instructions on getting assistance.

Check the CDC website at www.cdc.gov and the New Jersey Department of Health website at www.nj.gov/health for updates.

The Gloucester County Department of Health Covid-19 Hotline can be reached at (856)-218-4142 or by visiting www.gloucestercountynj.gov

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