Latest Gloucester Township Coronavirus Updates

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — The new coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey and across the nation is having vast impacts in Gloucester Township, including the closure of schools and many businesses.

The number of fatalities in Gloucester Township related to the coronavirus has now reached five. A Gloucester Township woman in her 60s, two men in their 60s, a man in his 30s and a man in his 50s have all died after testing positive for the coronavirus.

As of Wednesday, the total number of cases in Camden County was 876, with 23 fatalities. Statewide, there have been 47,437 and 1,504 deaths related to the coronavirus.

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Here are the latest local updates from Gloucester Township:

BLACKWOOD RESIDENTS WAIT A LITTLE LONGER FOR WEDDING

Lauren Hiller and Timothy Hagan waited more than 600 days for their wedding day, but they’ll have to wait a little longer after they had to postpone their big day amid the outbreak of new coronavirus.

STAY AT HOME

Gloucester Township police reminded residents not to get together after breaking up a house party on Saturday.Those gathered were playing cards. Police said future violations will not be tolerated.

WOMAN DELIVERS BABY IN BATHTUB

Erin Persia, of Blackwood, delivered her baby in a bathtub in her home after a misunderstanding about whether her husband would be permitted in the delivery room with her due to coronavirus-related restrictions.

BUSINESS

Gloucester Township Patch has set up a directory business owners can use to let people know they are open. Details on the directory and the form to enter your business can be found here.

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE
A new analysis shows Camden County is better than most when it comes to social distancing.

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