The Camden County Department of Health is announcing two new deaths caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County. The first patient was a male resident of Gloucester Township in his 60s, the second was a female resident of Pine Hill in her 60s.
“We are incredibly saddened by these tragic losses, and on behalf of the Freeholder Board and certainly the entire Camden County community, we send our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “Our sole objective at this time should be to minimize the loss of life caused by coronavirus to the greatest extent possible. Not a single death from this terrible disease can be considered acceptable. Everyone needs to follow the governor’s orders and stay home. By social distancing we not only reduce the risk that we ourselves will contract the virus, but we also reduce the likelihood that we will serve as an unwitting means of transmission for the virus. Tonight, our community grieves with the families who have lost loved ones, and we send them our thoughts and prayers during this unprecedented moment in history.”
The Department of Health is also announcing 41 additional positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) identified in Camden County. Trace investigations are being facilitated with the patients and remain ongoing.
The following information is currently available regarding new patients:
New Patient: Female, 50s, Lawnside
New Patient: Female, 40s, Audubon
New Patient: Female, 70s, Cherry Hill
New Patient: Female, 70s, Pennsauken
New Patient: Male, 40s, Voorhees
New Patient: Male, 30s, Magnolia
New Patient: Female, 70s, Pennsauken
New Patient: Male, 20s, Gloucester Twp
New Patient: Male, 40s, Bellmawr
New Patient: Female, 60s, Camden
New Patient: Male, 40s, Oaklyn
New Patient: Male, 40s, Gloucester Twp
New Patient: Female, 60s, Camden
New Patient: Female, 20s, Brooklawn
New Patient: Female, 30s, Winslow Twp
New Patient: Female, 40s, Winslow Twp
New Patient: Female, 60s, Gloucester Twp
New Patient: Female, 60s, Cherry Hill
New Patient: Female, 50s, Cherry Hill
New Patient: Female, 70s, Cherry Hill
New Patient: Male, 60s, Collingswood
New Patient: Female, 40s, Waterford Twp
New Patient: Male, 50s, Cherry Hill
New Patient: Male, 20s, Pennsauken
New Patient: Male, 10s, Gloucester Twp
New Patient: Male, 20s, Voorhees
New Patient: Female, 50s, Camden
New Patient: Female, 60s, Winslow Twp
New Patient: Female, 50s, Cherry Hill
New Patient: Female, 50s, Cherry Hill
New Patient: Male, 50s, Cherry Hill
New Patient: Female, 50s, Gloucester Twp
New Patient: Male, 80s, Pennsauken
New Patient: Female, 40s, Haddon Twp
New Patient: Male, 20s, Pennsauken
New Patient: Female, 30s, Winslow Twp
New Patient: Male, 40s, Woodlynne
New Patient: Female, 40s, Winslow Twp
New Patient: Female, 40s, Winslow Twp
New Patient: Female, 40s, Cherry Hill
New Patient: Male, 50s, Pine Hill
This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 202 in Camden County today and three total fatalities. Overall, the hospitalization rate among Camden County patients remains at approximately 16 percent.
The county Health Department is currently working with the NJDOH 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.
Residents should call 911 during emergencies only, for those with questions or concerns related to the coronavirus, call the free, 24-hour public hotline at 211 or 1-800-962-1253, where trained professionals are standing by to answer your questions. New Jersey residents can now also text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive text information and stay informed. To receive live text assistance, residents can text their zip code to 898-211. More information is also available on the state’s coronavirus at https://covid19.nj.gov/.
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.
