The Camden County Department of Health is announcing 34 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County. This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 48,922 in Camden County today and 1,190 total fatalities.
“The rate of new COVID-19 cases confirmed in the county continues to be far below what we were seeing a month ago, hopefully signaling that we have finally turned a corner in this crisis,” said County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “The only way we can maintain this progress over the long term is for everyone to get vaccinated. If you haven’t gotten your shot yet, do not wait any longer. Our team is out in the community and working with patients at the vaccination center in Blackwood. The sooner you get protected, the sooner you, and our entire community, can get back to normal.”
The Department of Health is announcing 34 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, 447,914 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Camden County. There are 254,445 people with at least one vaccine dose, and 212,211 people who are fully vaccinated.
The following information is currently available regarding new patients:
| New Patient 1: | MALE, | JUVENILE, | BARRINGTON BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 2: | FEMALE, | JUVENILE, | BARRINGTON BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 3: | FEMALE, | 20s, | BELLMAWR BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 4: | MALE, | JUVENILE, | BELLMAWR BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 5: | FEMALE, | 50s, | BERLIN BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 6: | MALE, | 20s, | BERLIN BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 7: | MALE, | JUVENILE, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 8: | FEMALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 9: | MALE, | 30s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 10: | FEMALE, | 50s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Patient 11: | FEMALE, | 50s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 12: | MALE, | 60s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 13: | FEMALE, | 20s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 14: | FEMALE, | 30s, | CHESILHURST BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 15: | MALE, | 30s, | CHESILHURST BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 16: | MALE, | 50s, | CLEMENTON BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 17: | MALE, | 50s, | COLLINGSWOOD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 18: | FEMALE, | 60s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 19: | MALE, | 70s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 20: | FEMALE, | 30s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 21: | MALE, | 10s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 22: | FEMALE, | 30s, | HADDON TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 23: | MALE, | 10s, | HADDONFIELD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 24: | FEMALE, | 40s, | LINDENWOLD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 25: | FEMALE, | 30s, | LINDENWOLD BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 26: | FEMALE, | 30s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 27: | FEMALE, | 40s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 28: | MALE, | 30s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 29: | FEMALE, | 20s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 30: | FEMALE, | 10s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 31: | FEMALE, | 20s, | PINE HILL BOROUGH | ||||
| New Patient 32: | FEMALE, | 70s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 33: | MALE, | 20s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Patient 34: | FEMALE, | 20s, | WINSLOW TOWNSHIP |
In addition, the county Department of Health is also announcing 2,357 confirmed resident cases and 1,384 staff cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 48,922 in our 56 long-term care facilities. At this time, 462 resident deaths have been reported from these facilities, as well as seven staff deaths, out of our 1,190 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.
