3 More People In Atlantic County Die From Coronavirus

ATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ — Three more people died from the novel coronavirus in Atlantic County, officials reported Tuesday. The virus has killed four people in the area.

The three patients were two Egg Harbor Township men in their 60s and an Atlantic City man in his 80s. At least two of the victims had underlying health conditions, according to the County.

“We are saddened by the deaths of these Atlantic County residents as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” County Executive Dennis Levinson said in a statement. “We offer our deepest condolences to their families who, like most of us, would have never imagined what has unfolded across our state, our country and the world.

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Governor Phil Murphy announced 3,361 new cases and 232 more deaths Tuesday in New Jersey. The State has reported 44,416 positive cases and 1,232 deaths from the virus.

Officials also confirmed 16 new cases Tuesday, bringing the county total to 156. Nineteen have recovered. Tuesday's new cases included 10 men ages 22-3 and six women ages 26-63.

The County announced its first coronavirus death last week: an Egg Harbor Township man in his late 50s with underlying health conditions.

"These losses are yet another sobering reminder of why it is so important for each of us to continue to heed the guidance of our health and safety officials, especially in staying home and at a safe distance from others,” Levinsohn said.

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