6 More Gloucester Township Residents Die Of Coronavirus

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Six Gloucester Township residents were among 22 new Camden County residents who have died after testing positive for the coronavirus, officials announced on Friday. More than 500 county residents have now died as a result of the coronavirus.

There were nearly as many fatalities reported as new cases, as there were 25 new cases of the coronavirus reported in Camden County on Friday. One of those cases involved a Gloucester Township woman in her 40s. Trace investigations are underway in all new cases.

As of Friday, there are 775 cases of the coronavirus in Gloucester Township with 47 confirmed deaths. There are 8,089 cases in Camden County with 501 confirmed deaths.

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“This pandemic has been marked by one grim milestone after another. Today, we announce with a heavy heart the loss of 22 additional Camden County residents, bringing our total number of victims to over 500,” Camden County Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli Jr. said. “The toll of this pandemic has been absolutely devastating. Hundreds of families in our community have been torn apart by this virus, and news from around the country raises fears that we will continue to face additional loss of life in the weeks and months ahead. The only way to prevent this from happening is to continue following the guidance of public health officials. Wear a mask, social distance, avoid large gatherings, and stay home if you are sick. This fight has not been easy, and it is not getting easier, but we can win the war against this virus if we work together and individually take responsibility for the health and well-being of those around us.”

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

• A man in his 80s;
• Two women in their 70s;
• A woman older than 100;
• A woman in her 90s; and
• A man in his 90s.

Officials don’t specify what areas of Gloucester Township in which the new cases or the deaths originate.

According to the Camden County Department of Health, there are 1,321 confirmed cases among residents at the county's long-term care facilities, with 303 deaths. Another 492 cases were reported among staff members, with three deaths.

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