County officials urge residents to continue to take pandemic seriously

The county saw 66 new cases today.

The Camden County Department of Health is announcing 66 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County. This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 11,843 in Camden County today and 566 total fatalities.

“We need everyone to continue taking this pandemic very seriously if we are going to stop the spread and flatten the curve again,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “Every action you take right now affects the safety of your family, your community, and those around you. The best way to protect yourself and those you care about is to wear a mask, social distance, refrain from attending or hosting small indoor gatherings, and work with our contact tracing team when they call.”

The Department of Health is announcing 66 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 1,539 confirmed resident cases and 642 staff cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 11,843 in our 56 long-term care facilities. At this time, 338 resident deaths have been reported from these facilities, as well as three staff deaths, out of our 566 total fatalities countywide.

New Patient 1: MALE, 10s, AUDUBON BOROUGH
New Patient 2: MALE, 30s, BARRINGTON BOROUGH
New Patient 3: FEMALE, 60s, BELLMAWR BOROUGH
New Patient 4: FEMALE, 30s, BERLIN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 5: MALE, 20s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 6: FEMALE, 20s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 7: FEMALE, 30s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 8: FEMALE, 70s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 9: FEMALE, 50s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 10: MALE, 30s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 11: FEMALE, 20s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 12: MALE, 40s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 13: FEMALE, 10s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 14: FEMALE, 30s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 15: MALE, 50s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 16: FEMALE, 50s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 17: MALE, 10s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 18: MALE, 10s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 19: MALE, JUVENILE, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 20: MALE, 10s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 21: FEMALE, 60s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 22: FEMALE, 50s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 23: MALE, 70s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 24: FEMALE, 60s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 25: FEMALE, 20s, GIBBSBORO BOROUGH
New Patient 26: MALE, 10s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 27: FEMALE, 60s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 28: MALE, 20s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 29: MALE, 20s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 30: FEMALE, 10s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 31: FEMALE, 20s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 32: MALE, 30s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 33: MALE, 60s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 34: FEMALE, 40s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 35: MALE, 50s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 36: MALE, 10s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 37: MALE, 40s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 38: FEMALE, 30s, HADDON TOWNSHIP
New Patient 39: MALE, 20s, LAUREL SPRINGS BOROUGH
New Patient 40: MALE, 50s, LAUREL SPRINGS BOROUGH
New Patient 41: MALE, 50s, LAWNSIDE BOROUGH
New Patient 42: MALE, 20s, LINDENWOLD BOROUGH
New Patient 43: FEMALE, 30s, LINDENWOLD BOROUGH
New Patient 44: FEMALE, 20s, LINDENWOLD BOROUGH
New Patient 45: FEMALE, 60s, MOUNT EPHRAIM BOROUGH
New Patient 46: FEMALE, 50s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 47: MALE, 10s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 48: FEMALE, 20s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 49: FEMALE, 40s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 50: MALE, 40s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 51: FEMALE, 40s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 52: FEMALE, 90s, PINE HILL BOROUGH
New Patient 53: FEMALE, 50s, PINE HILL BOROUGH
New Patient 54: MALE, 40s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP
New Patient 55: MALE, 70s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP
New Patient 56: FEMALE, 80s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP
New Patient 57: FEMALE, 60s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP
New Patient 58: MALE, 90s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP
New Patient 59: MALE, 20s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP
New Patient 60: FEMALE, 70s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP
New Patient 61: MALE, 10s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP
New Patient 62: MALE, 60s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP
New Patient 63: MALE, 20s, WATERFORD TOWNSHIP
New Patient 64: MALE, 30s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP
New Patient 65: MALE, JUVENILE, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP
New Patient 66: MALE, 70s, WINSLOW 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.

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.

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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