53 additional COVID-19 cases announced by Health Department

The Camden County Department of Health is announcing 53 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County. This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 11,007 in Camden County today and 559 total fatalities.

“With today’s newest cases, we have reached an unfortunate milestone as we eclipse 11,000 cases in Camden County. We are continuing to wish everyone a fast and full recovery, and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this terrible disease,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “We need to double down on our efforts to fight this pandemic. We have now seen more than 50 new cases in three of the last six days. Now is the time to begin reducing your exposures and taking additional precautions. Do not wait until we are in the middle of a second spike to take this virus seriously.”

The Department of Health is announcing 53 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 1,469 confirmed resident cases and 609 staff cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 11,007 in our 56 long-term care facilities. At this time, 328 resident deaths have been reported from these facilities, as well as three staff deaths, out of our 559 total fatalities countywide.

New Patient 1: FEMALE, 20s, BERLIN BOROUGH
New Patient 2: MALE, 30s, BERLIN BOROUGH
New Patient 3: FEMALE, 20s, BERLIN BOROUGH
New Patient 4: MALE, 10s, BERLIN BOROUGH
New Patient 5: FEMALE, 10s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 6: FEMALE, 20s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 7: FEMALE, 40s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 8: MALE, 60s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 9: MALE, 60s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 10: UNKNOWN 20s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 11: FEMALE, 20s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 12: FEMALE, 40s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 13: MALE, 50s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 14: MALE, 10s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 15: FEMALE, 20s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 16: MALE, 10s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 17: MALE, JUVENILE, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 18: MALE, 50s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 19: MALE, 70s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 20: MALE, 10s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 21: MALE, 20s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 22: MALE, JUVENILE, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 23: MALE, 60s, CAMDEN CITY
New Patient 24: MALE, 40s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 25: FEMALE, JUVENILE, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 26: FEMALE, 50s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 27: MALE, 20s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 28: MALE, 10s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 29: MALE, JUVENILE, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP
New Patient 30: FEMALE, 20s, COLLINGSWOOD BOROUGH
New Patient 31: FEMALE, 20s, GLOUCESTER CITY
New Patient 32: FEMALE, 50s, GLOUCESTER CITY
New Patient 33: MALE, 40s, HADDON TOWNSHIP
New Patient 34: MALE, 20s, LAWNSIDE BOROUGH
New Patient 35: MALE, 70s, LINDENWOLD BOROUGH
New Patient 36: FEMALE, 40s, MOUNT EPHRAIM BOROUGH
New Patient 37: FEMALE, 40s, OAKLYN BOROUGH
New Patient 38: FEMALE, 40s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 39: MALE, 60s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 40: FEMALE, 40s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 41: FEMALE, 40s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 42: FEMALE, 30s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 43: MALE, 50s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 44: FEMALE, 40s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 45: FEMALE, 30s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP
New Patient 46: FEMALE, 20s, PINE HILL BOROUGH
New Patient 47: MALE, 90s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP
New Patient 48: FEMALE, 10s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP
New Patient 49: MALE, 70s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP
New Patient 50: MALE, 10s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP
New Patient 51: MALE, 50s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP
New Patient 52: FEMALE, 30s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP
New Patient 53: MALE, 20s, 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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