Camden County Surpasses 500 Coronavirus Deaths

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — More than 500 Camden County residents have died after testing positive for the coronavirus, according to Camden County officials. The number grew after 22 new coronavirus deaths among Camden County residents were announced on Friday.

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. Trace investigations are underway in all new cases. As of Friday, there are 8,089 cases in Camden County with 501 confirmed deaths.

“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.”

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The following information is currently available regarding these most recent deaths in Camden County:

• A Cherry Hill man in his 60s;
• A Voorhees woman in her 70s;
• A Cherry Hill woman in her 80s;
• A Voorhees woman in her 80s;
• A Camden woman in her 70s;
• A Pennsauken woman in her 60s;
• A Cherry Hill woman in her 90s;
• A Winslow man in his 80s;
• A Pennsauken man in his 70s;
• A Gloucester Township man in his 80s;
• A Gloucester Township woman in her 70s;
• A Gloucester Township woman older than 100;
• A Gloucester Township woman in her 90s;
• A Gloucester Township man in his 90s.
• A Camden woman in her 60s;
• A Cherry Hill woman in her 70s;
• A Camden woman in her 90s;
• A Cherry Hill man in his 60s;
• A man in his 60s, origin unknown;
• A Voorhees woman in her 90s; and
• A Cherry Hill man in his 70s.

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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