The Camden County Department of Health announced on Thursday 10 new deaths caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as 43 additional confirmed cases of the disease. Trace investigations are being facilitated with the patients and remain ongoing. This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 3,750 in Camden County today and 207 total fatalities.
These deaths occurred between April 28 and May 2. The following information is currently available regarding these most recent deaths in Camden County:
Case 1: Male, 70s, Voorhees
Case 2: Female, 80s, Cherry Hill
Case 3: Male, 90s, Cherry Hill
Case 4: Female, 100s, Barrington
Case 5: Male, 60s, Runnemede
Case 6: Male, 90s, Merchantville
Case 7: Female, 80s, Cherry Hill
Case 8: Female, 70s, Pine Hill
Case 9: Female, 80s, Voorhees
Case 10: Female, 60s, Cherry Hill
“It is with great sadness that we announce ten additional deaths caused by coronavirus in Camden County this evening. Today, our total number of fatalities exceeds 200 for the first time since this pandemic began. I ask that the entire community reflect on those we have lost and keep them in your thoughts and prayers as we continue to navigate this crisis,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr.
“Today, the New Jersey Department of Health released a troubling public service announcement regarding the number of state residents who have suffered heart attacks and other treatable ailments because they feared going to the hospital or emergency room. I want to assure our residents that the health care systems in Camden County and throughout New Jersey are safe and prepared to safely provide the care that you need.”
In addition, the county Department of Health is also announcing 997 confirmed cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 3,750 in our 56 long-term care facilities. At this current time 156 deaths have been reported from these facilities out of our 207 total fatalities countywide.
The following information is currently available regarding new patients:
New Patient 1: MALE, 60s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP
New Patient 2: FEMALE, 80s, BERLIN BOROUGH
New Patient 3: MALE, 50s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 4: MALE, 80s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 5: MALE, 30s, LINDENWOLD BOROUGH
New Patient 6: FEMALE, 50s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 7: MALE, 60s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 8: FEMALE, 60s, LINDENWOLD BOROUGH
New Patient 9: MALE, 40s, CHESILHURST BOROUGH
New Patient 10: FEMALE, 20s, MAGNOLIA BOROUGH
New Patient 11: MALE, 80s, BERLIN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 12: FEMALE, 80s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 13: MALE, 40s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 14: FEMALE, 70s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 15: MALE, 50s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP
New Patient 16: MALE, 60s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 17: FEMALE, 80s CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 18: MALE, 80s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 19: FEMALE, 80s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 20: FEMALE, 70s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 21: MALE, 20s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 22: MALE, 50s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP
New Patient 23: FEMALE, 20s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 24: FEMALE, 20s, CLEMENTON BOROUGH
New Patient 25: FEMALE, 60s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 26: FEMALE, 70s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 27: FEMALE, 40s, COLLINGSWOOD BOROUGH
New Patient 28: MALE, 20s, WOODLYNNE BOROUGH
New Patient 29: FEMALE, 60s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 30: FEMALE, 70s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 31: FEMALE, 50s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 32: FEMALE, 80s VOORHEES TOWNSHIP
New Patient 33: FEMALE, 70s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 34: FEMALE, 30s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 35: FEMALE, 30s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 36: FEMALE, 50s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 37: MALE, 50s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP
New Patient 38: FEMALE, 20s, COLLINGSWOOD BOROUGH
New Patient 39: MALE, 40s, HADDONFIELD BOROUGH
New Patient 40: FEMALE, UNKNOWN, BROOKLAWN BOROUGH
New Patient 41: FEMALE, 60s, COLLINGSWOOD BOROUGH
New Patient 42: FEMALE, 20s, CHESILHURST BOROUGH
New Patient 43: FEMALE, 50s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP
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.
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, 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.
