Haddon Township Woman In Her 80s Dies Of Coronavirus

HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Haddon Township woman in her 80s has died after testing positive for the coronavirus, Camden County officials announced on Friday. She was among eight deaths related to the coronavirus that were announced in Camden County on Friday.

The other deaths included two Cherry Hill women in their 70s, a Pennsauken man and a Pennsauken woman who were both in their 90s, a Camden woman in her 70s, and two Gloucester Township women — one in her 70s and one in her 80s.

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Eight Haddon Township residents and three Haddonfield residents were among the 404 new cases of the coronavirus that were reported for Thursday and Friday. The days were combined due to a malfunctioning in the state reporting system on Thursday.

As of Friday, there have been 236 cases of the coronavirus and six deaths in Haddon Township since the beginning of the pandemic. There have been 195 cases and five deaths in Haddonfield. Countywide, there have been 16,622 and 596 confirmed deaths.

There are also 1,666 cases among residents and 742 cases among staff at the county’s 56 long-term care facilities, according to the Camden County Department of Health. As of Friday, 350 residents and three staff members have died.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Every death caused by this crisis is a tragedy, and we must do everything in our power to prevent any additional loss of life,” Camden County Director Louis Cappelli Jr. said. “This weekend, please continue to heed the advice of public health experts to keep yourself and others safe. I know that we have all grown tired with the pandemic’s impact on our lives, but with the first vaccines seemingly just months away, we only need to hold on a little longer until greater relief arrives. In the meantime, please continue to social distance, wear a mask, and avoid all indoor gatherings.”

“With cases of COVID-19 continuing to spike in our region, it is critical that anyone who believes they are experiencing symptoms to get tested," Camden County Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez said. "This is especially important as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday. Our most effective tool in the fight against coronavirus is the ability to quickly identify and isolate those who could be spreading the virus to others.

"Our testing infrastructure has come a long way since the spring. Testing is more available and more accessible than ever, with providers offering drive-thru, walk-up, and in-house options across the county. Major pharmacies are now offering testing by appointment including, CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid, as are most health care systems and hospitals.

"If you are unsure of where testing is available, finding a site is extremely easy thanks to the state’s 'Find Testing' search function available online at https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing. The Freeholder Board is also operating a drive-thru testing site for county residents in partnership with Cooper University Health Care at the Cherry Hill Campus of Camden County College. For more information regarding the site and how to make an appointment, visit https://www.camdencounty.com/service/covid-19-updates-and-preparations/testing-site-locations/ or call 856-968-7100.”