7 More Test Positive For Coronavirus In Galloway

GALLOWAY, NJ — Seven more people in Galloway tested positive for the new coronavirus, officials reported Wednesday. Patch has tallied 45 cases in Galloway based on daily reports from Atlantic County.

County officials have counted 327 positive cases, 13 deaths and 66 people cleared as recovered. No deaths in Galloway have been reported.

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Eleven of Wednesday's cases were found in Egg Harbor Township, seven were found in Galloway, four in Absecon and three in Pleasantville. Atlantic City, Hamilton Township, Hammonton and Linwood each had two cases. Brigantine and Somers Point each had one new positive.

Atlantic County held its first COVID-19 drive-thru testing for the general public Tuesday. Officials will host another Thursday behind the Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing. The next test dates will occur from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. next Tuesday and Thursday at the same location.

Residents can make appointments online.

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