6 More Coronavirus Cases Reported In Gloucester Township

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Six Gloucester Township residents were among 80 new cases of the coronavirus announced in Camden County on Monday. The totals include cases reported from Saturday through Monday.

The Gloucester Township cases included two men in their 80s, two women in their 80s, a man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s. There are now 706 cases of the coronavirus in Gloucester Township with 31 confirmed deaths.

Countywide, there are 7,557 cases of the coronavirus with 430 confirmed deaths. No new deaths were announced in the county as part of the three days’ worth of reporting. Trace investigations are underway in all new cases.

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“Today marks another milestone in our state’s reopening and recovery as personal care businesses such as hair and nail salons are permitted to reopen,” Camden County Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli Jr. said. “We must continue to practice careful, thoughtful social distancing as we enter this next phase. This virus is still with us, and the ease of its spread is underscored by the surge in cases taking place in other states. As you resume visits to these and other businesses, stores, and venues, please wear a mask, practice good hand hygiene, and absolutely stay home if you are feeling sick. If we continue to follow these guidelines, we will save lives and minimize the impact of this virus on our community.”

As of Monday, there are 1,287 confirmed resident cases and 473 staff cases in the county’s 56 long-term care facilities. There have been 291 deaths among residents, and three staff members have died as a result of the coronavirus.

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