Galloway Man, 5 More Die From Coronavirus In Atlantic County

GALLOWAY, NJ — Atlantic County officials announced six new deaths from the new coronavirus Thursday, including a 79-year-old Galloway man. The County has reported 551 cases, 29 deaths and 108 people cleared as recovered as of Thursday.

Five patients from Hammonton died, officials reported Thursday — four women (ages 98, 75 and two 79-year-olds) and a 70-year-old man.

Atlantic County also reported 33 new positive cases Thursday — 13 men ages 26-90 and 20 women ages 22-97. Thursday's cases included five residents from Galloway and Northfield; four from Egg Harbor Township and Hammonton; three from Atlantic City; two from Linwood, Mullica Township, Somers Point and Ventnor; and one from Buena Vista Township, Folsom, Hamilton Township and Margate.

Atlantic County will provide two additional test dates from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and next Thursday behind the Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing. Testing is by appointment only and for symptomatic county residents with a doctor's prescription.

Residents may make an appointment online at www.aclink.org. In addition to the doctor’s prescription, residents must also provide proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill, as well as the appointment confirmation.

Those who are unable to keep their appointments are asked to cancel so that others will have an opportunity to be tested.

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Atlantic County has previously provided testing for first responders and healthcare workers as well as four test dates for the general public. The County has obtained 800 total test kits.

Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

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