The Camden County Department of Health (DOH) recorded 11 new deaths caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County, as well as 890 additional cases of the disease confirmed between Dec. 19 and Dec. 21. This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 26,186 in Camden County and 703 total fatalities.
The following information is currently available regarding these most recent deaths in Camden County:
| New Case 1: | MALE | 50s, | LINDENWOLD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Case 2: | MALE | 80s, | RUNNEMEDE BOROUGH | ||||
| New Case 3: | MALE | 70s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 4: | FEMALE | 60s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Case 5: | FEMALE | 90s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 6: | MALE | 60s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 7: | FEMALE | 100s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 8: | MALE | 60s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Case 9: | MALE | 80s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 10: | MALE | 90s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 11: | FEMALE | 90s, | CAMDEN CITY |
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, as we announce eleven additional deaths in Camden County caused by this insidious pandemic,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr.
“While the post-Thanksgiving surge in cases seems to be slowing, we are losing more lives than we have in months. We cannot afford another surge on top of this in the coming weeks. Please take all precautions this holiday season, including limiting gatherings to your immediate household only, in order to stop the spread and protect your loved ones.”
The Department of Health is announcing 890 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 1,876 confirmed resident cases and 959 staff cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 26,186 in our 56 long-term care facilities. At this time, 368 resident deaths have been reported from these facilities, as well as three staff deaths, out of our 703 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 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 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.
