5 More Gloucester Township Residents Diagnosed With Coronavirus

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Five Gloucester Township residents were among 42 new cases of the coronavirus reported in Camden County on Friday. No new deaths in the township or the county were reported. Trace investigations are underway in all new cases.

In Gloucester Township, there are now 722 cases of the coronavirus with 32 confirmed deaths. Camden County now has 7,666 cases of the coronavirus with 445 confirmed deaths.

“The news from other states in recent days has been a stark reminder of this virus’ resiliency. We cannot let our guard down for even a single day if we are serious about stopping the spread of COVID-19,” Camden County Freeholder Louis Cappelli Jr. said. “Each of us can directly impact the likelihood of coronavirus resurging in our community. The best way to protect others is to wear a mask whenever you are in public, and to stay home if you are feeling sick. These simple actions are our best weapons in the fight against coronavirus. If we all do our part, we can keep each other safe, we will be able to continue reopening, and we will save lives.”

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The following information is available about the new coronavirus cases in Gloucester Township:

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

Throughout Camden County's 56 long-term care facilities, 1,298 residents and 471 staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus. At this time, 294 resident deaths have been reported from these facilities, as well as three staff deaths.

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