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(Gloucester Township, NJ) –The Camden County Department of Health is Screen Shot 2020-03-15 at 14.43.41announcing 25 additional positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) identified in Camden County. Trace investigations are being facilitated with the patients and remain ongoing.

“We are starting to see an uptick in new cases based on more widespread testing throughout the county, this uptick does not mean our social distancing efforts aren’t working, but that residents now have more access and opportunity to get tested,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “I have no delusions about this pandemic ending in the near future or that our bold efforts are in vain to give our medical professionals the time to find medication and a vaccine for this insidious virus. There is only one way to break the back of this thing and win the war – to ensure we are staying home and not spreading the virus to our friends and loved ones. Again, I want to thank everyone who has been staying home and is complying with county, state and CDC guidelines.”

The following information is currently available regarding new patients:

New Patient 1: Male, 30s, Lindenwold Borough

New Patient 2: Male, 60s, Winslow Township

New Patient 3: Female, 60s, Somerdale

New Patient 4: Female, 50s, Cherry Hill Township

New Patient 5: Male, 60s, Gloucester Township

New Patient 6: Male, Juvenile, Collingswood Borough

New Patient 7: Male, 50s, Cherry Hill Township

New Patient 8: Female, 40s, Gloucester Township

New Patient 9: Female, 60s, Gloucester Township

New Patient 10: Male, 50s, Cherry Hill Township

New Patient 11: Male, 30s, Winslow Township

New Patient 12: Female, 60s, Voorhees Township

New Patient 13: Male, 40s, Mt. Ephraim Borough

New Patient 14: Female, 70s, Winslow Township

New Patient 15: Male, 20s, Cherry Hill Township

New Patient 16: Male, 30s, Cherry Hill Township

New Patient 17: Male, 30s, Gloucester City

New Patient 18: Female, 70s, Winslow Township

New Patient 19: Female, 90s, Cherry Hill Township

New Patient 20: Female, 20s, Gloucester Township

New Patient 21: Male, 60s, Gloucester Township

New Patient 22: Male, 40s, Cherry Hill Township

New Patient 23: Female, 50s, Lindenwold Borough

New Patient 24: Female, 30s, Camden City

New Patient 25: Female, 20s, Gloucester Township

This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 163 in Camden County today and one total fatality. Tomorrow, we will provide an update on those who are hospitalized.

The county Health Department is currently working with the NJDOH 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.

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, where trained professionals are standing by to answer your questions. New Jersey residents can now also text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive text information and stay informed. To receive live text assistance, residents can text their zip code to 898-211.  More information is also available on the state’s coronavirus at https://covid19.nj.gov/.

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.

The statewide count as of Sunday is 13,386 cases and 161 deaths, according to the NJDOH.

COVID-19 Cases by County
Data is provisional and subsequent to revision.

3,020 Positives Pending Further Information

Bergen County:

2,169 Positive Test Result(s)

Essex County:

1,227 Positive Test Result(s)

Hudson County:

974 Positive Test Result(s)

Middlesex County:

938 Positive Test Result(s)

Union County:

896 Positive Test Result(s)

Monmouth County:

870 Positive Test Result(s)

Passaic County:

831 Positive Test Result(s)

Ocean County:

759 Positive Test Result(s)

Morris County:

556 Positive Test Result(s)

Somerset County:

295 Positive Test Result(s)

Mercer County:

202 Positive Test Result(s)

Camden County:

163 Positive Test Result(s)

Burlington County:

142 Positive Test Result(s)

Sussex County:

93 Positive Test Result(s)

Gloucester County:

72 Positive Test Result(s)

Hunterdon County:

66 Positive Test Result(s)

Warren County:

56 Positive Test Result(s)

Atlantic County:

24 Positive Test Result(s)

Cumberland County:

11 Positive Test Result(s)

Cape May County:

9 Positive Test Result(s)

Salem County:

3 Positive Test Result(s)

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