CamCo announces 55 new COVID cases

“We are continuing to see far fewer new cases of COVID-19 as a result of increasing vaccinations and outdoor activity," said County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli, Jr.

The Camden County Department of Health is announcing 55 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County. This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 48,616 in Camden County today and 1,187 total fatalities.

“We are continuing to see far fewer new cases of COVID-19 as a result of increasing vaccinations and outdoor activity,” said County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “Increasing the number of vaccinated persons in our community is our only way to truly end this pandemic and rid ourselves of this virus. If you haven’t been vaccinated yet, now is the time to head to one of our sites, or another provider in your community, and get protected.”

The Department of Health is announcing 55 additional positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) identified in Camden County. Trace investigations are being facilitated with the patients and remain ongoing.

To date, 431,591 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Camden County. There are 246,434 people with at least one vaccine dose, and 203,217 people who are fully vaccinated.

The following information is currently available regarding new patients:

 

New Patient 1: FEMALE, JUVENILE, BARRINGTON BOROUGH
New Patient 2: FEMALE, 10s, BELLMAWR BOROUGH
New Patient 3: FEMALE, 20s, BELLMAWR BOROUGH
New Patient 4: FEMALE, JUVENILE, BELLMAWR BOROUGH
New Patient 5: MALE, 20s, BERLIN BOROUGH
New Patient 6: MALE, JUVENILE, BROOKLAWN BOROUGH
New Patient 7: MALE, 20s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 8: FEMALE, 10s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 9: MALE, 30s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 10: MALE, 30s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 11: MALE, JUVENILE, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 12: FEMALE, 20s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 13: FEMALE, 20s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 14: MALE, 30s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 15: FEMALE, 40s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 16: FEMALE, 20s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 17: FEMALE, 40s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 18: FEMALE, 20s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 19: FEMALE, 50s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 20: MALE, 10s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 21: MALE, 10s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 22: MALE, 70s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 23: FEMALE, 10s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 24: FEMALE, 30s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 25: FEMALE, JUVENILE, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 26: FEMALE, 30s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 27: MALE, 40s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 28: FEMALE, 50s, CLEMENTON BOROUGH
New Patient 29: MALE, 10s, GIBBSBORO BOROUGH
New Patient 30: MALE, 40s, GLOUCESTER CITY
New Patient 31: FEMALE, 60s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 32: MALE, 30s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP
New Patient 33: FEMALE, 20s, HADDONFIELD BOROUGH
New Patient 34: MALE, 20s, LINDENWOLD BOROUGH
New Patient 35: MALE, 20s, LINDENWOLD BOROUGH
New Patient 36: FEMALE, 20s, MOUNT EPHRAIM BOROUGH
New Patient 37: FEMALE, 20s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 38: MALE, 40s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 39: FEMALE, JUVENILE, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 40: FEMALE, 10s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 41: FEMALE, JUVENILE, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 42: FEMALE, 20s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 43: MALE, JUVENILE, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 44: MALE, 60s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 45: FEMALE, 30s, PINE HILL BOROUGH
New Patient 46: FEMALE, 30s, RUNNEMEDE BOROUGH
New Patient 47: FEMALE, 60s, RUNNEMEDE BOROUGH
New Patient 48: FEMALE, 60s, RUNNEMEDE BOROUGH
New Patient 49: FEMALE, 20s, SOMERDALE BOROUGH
New Patient 50: MALE, 30s, STRATFORD BOROUGH
New Patient 51: FEMALE, 40s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP
New Patient 52: MALE, 60s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP
New Patient 53: FEMALE, 30s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP
New Patient 54: MALE, 50s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP
New Patient 55: MALE, 40s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP

 

In addition, the county Department of Health is also announcing 2,354 confirmed resident cases and 1,379 staff cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 48,616 in our 56 long-term care facilities. At this time, 461 resident deaths have been reported from these facilities, as well as seven staff deaths, out of our 1,187 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 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. 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.

 

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