8 New Positive Coronavirus Cases In Camden County

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — Camden County officials provided details on eight new positive cases of new coronavirus that have been identified in the county over the last two days. Officials provided the following information:

• A Haddonfield man in his 40s is currently hospitalized in stable condition;
• A Winslow Township man in his 50s is self-isolating at home;
• Another Winslow Township man in his 50s is hospitalized in stable condition;
• A Camden man in his 50s is hospitalized in serious condition;
• A Gloucester Township man in his 70s is currently hospitalized;
• A Cherry Hill woman in her 30s is in self-isolation at home;
• A Cherry Hill man in his 50s is in self-isolation at home; and
• A Pennsauken woman in her 20s is in self-isolation at home.

Trace investigations are underway in all these cases.

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As of Wednesday, all playgrounds, public bathrooms, and water fountain locations within the Camden County Parks System were closed until further notice as the county amended and reissued its State of Emergency declaration. Parks locations will remain open as outdoor-only facilities during regular operating hours.

Additionally, all convenience and grocery stores were told to discontinue self-serve beverage and food offerings, including coffee and cappuccino bars, fountain drinks and soda, roller grills, bakery cases, soup and salad bars, nacho/chili cheese machines, and condiment bars. Retailers may continue to sell food and beverage items, but an employee must dispense the beverage or food along with any necessary condiments directly to the customer.

On Monday, Camden County and its agencies activated emergency measures to reduce governmental operations to only essential functions. All essential employees, such as law enforcement, corrections, public safety, and others as dictated continue to report to work as usual.

Non-essential employees are no longer reporting to work but will remain on call to work remotely as needed.

The New Jersey Department of Health has partnered with the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System to open and operate a call center (1-800-222-1222) for public use regarding questions, concerns, and other information related to coronavirus spread in New Jersey. More information is also available on the state's coronavirus webpage.

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