New Camden County Coronavirus Cases Drop Below 20 Again

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — The number of new cases of the coronavirus reported in Camden County dropped back below 20 on Tuesday. The Camden County Department of Health announced 15 additional cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday. No new deaths were reported, and trace investigations are underway in all new cases.

Fewer than 20 cases were reported on three separate days last week, when 19 cases were reported on June 16, followed by 14 on the 17th and 19 again on the 18th. For the next four days, though, more than 20 cases were reported each day before the number dropped again on Tuesday.

“The incredible progress we have seen throughout the month of June has only been possible because of residents throughout Camden County who have continued to take this threat seriously, and who have worked to protect others as much as themselves,” Camden County Freeholder Louis Cappelli Jr. said. “Today we are averaging a quarter of the new cases each day that we were just five weeks ago. We have shown that you can beat this virus back if you take the necessary precautions and follow the guidelines of health experts. If we continue to wear masks and ease back into our normal routines, we will save lives and prevent transmission of this disease from becoming widespread once again.”

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On Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy pointed to the findings of researchers and epidemiologists from the group "Covid Act Now" that has determined three states — New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts — are the only ones on track to contain the coronavirus.

Murphy said New Jersey got there because of the social distancing measures that have been in place since March, and the self-discipline New Jerseyans have shown in adhering to those measures. Read more here: Gov. Murphy: NJ ‘On Track’ To Contain Coronavirus; Here’s Why

In all, there are 7,572 cases of the coronavirus in Camden County, with 430 confirmed deaths. Of these cases, 1,287 have been confirmed among residents at the county’s 56 long-term care facilities. Another 473 cases were confirmed among staff members at these nursing homes. At this time, 293 residents and three staff members have died.

The following information is currently available regarding new patients, broken down by municipality:

BERLIN:

• A man in his 70s

CAMDEN:

• Two men in their 20s;
• A man in his 30s; and
• A woman in her 70s.

CHERRY HILL:

• A woman in her 80s; and
• A man in his 40s.

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP:

• A man in his 50s

• A woman in her 40s

PENNSAUKEN:

• A woman in her 20s; and
• A man in his 40s.

WATERFORD:

• A man in his 40s;
• A woman in her 30s; and
• A woman in her 60s.

WINSLOW:

• A man in his 60s

Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know