8 More Cherry Hill Residents Diagnosed With Coronavirus

CHERRY HILL, NJ — Eight Cherry Hill residents are among 71 residents throughout Camden County who tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend.

There were no new deaths reported in the township or in the county during this period, which spans Saturday to Monday, according to officials. There are now 7,737 cases of the coronavirus in Camden County with 445 confirmed deaths.

There are now 998 Cherry Hill residents who have tested positive for the coronavirus as of Monday. A total of 140 residents have died after testing positive for the coronavirus.

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“We are continuing to see a growth rate of under one percent in Camden County, thanks in no small part to our incredible residents who have prioritized one another’s safety throughout this crisis,” Camden County Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli Jr. said. “Every day we learn more about this virus and how to combat it. What we continue to find is that the number one way to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and thereby protecting yourself and others, is to wear a mask when you’re in public or when you cannot keep six feet of separation between yourself and others. If we take this simple action, combined with social distancing and good hand hygiene, we will save lives, and prevent coronavirus from spiking in our community.”

As of Monday, there are 1,299 confirmed cases among residents at the county’s 56 long-term care facilities, with 296 confirmed deaths. Another 472 staff members have tested positive, and three staff members have died.

Trace investigations are underway in all new cases. The following information is available concerning the most recent coronavirus cases in Cherry Hill:

• A man in his 40s;
• A man in his 70s;
• Two women in their 80s;
• A woman in her 70s;
• A girl older than 10;
• A man in his 60s; and
• A man in his 30s.

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