New Cases Of Coronavirus Reported In Haddonfield, Haddon

After three days of declining new cases of new coronavirus, Camden County reported an additional 127 new positive cases of the virus on Monday. One case involved a Haddonfield woman in her 20s, and one involved a Haddon Township man in his 70s.

Also, after three consecutive days without reporting a death in the county, Camden County officials announced 10 new deaths related to the coronavirus on Monday. More than half of them were among Cherry Hill residents.

There have now been 39 fatalities related to the coronavirus reported in Camden County. The new deaths include:

• Two Cherry Hill women in their 90s;
• Two Cherry Hill men in their 90s;
• A Cherry Hill man in his 70s;
• A Cherry Hill woman in her 80s;
• A Camden man in his 80s;
• Two Voorhees women in their 80s; and
• A Voorhees woman in her 90s.

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There was also a spike in new positive cases of the coronavirus reported in Camden County on Monday. After three days of new cases hovering around the 80s and a reduction in the number of new cases each day since Friday, 127 new cases were reported on Monday.

“Today, we learned of 10 Camden County residents who tragically lost their battle with COVID-19. At this time, we are sending our sincerest condolences to their families and friends, and we continue to send our thoughts and prayers to everyone who has lost a loved one because of the destruction wrought by the novel coronavirus,” Camden County Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. said. “While the raw total of new cases today looks like that of days past, the doubling rate of cases in Camden County continues to improve, signally a positive trend in this fight and the success of mitigation measures such as social distancing. We have not yet won this war, but the victories we have earned to this point are due in no small part to the people of Camden County and their commitment to saving lives by staying home. If we all work together, we will continue to flatten the curve and end this unprecedented crisis.”

The total number of coronavirus cases in Camden County is now 1,383, according to county officials. Trace investigations are underway in all new cases.

Here's what else you should know:

• State health officials said they believe the virus is "community-spread" in New Jersey. "Community-spread indicates that the coronavirus is amongst us," Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli announced. Read more: Coronavirus May Be 'Community-Spread' In NJ
• Murphy issued a stay-at-home order, closing all non-essential business at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Read more: Gov. Murphy Announces NJ 'Stay-At-Home' Order Due To Coronavirus
• On Monday, March 16, Murphy announced that all schools would close on Tuesday, March 17. Read more: NJ Schools Will Close Due To Coronavirus Outbreak: Gov. Murphy
• Here are 10 resources for you and your family to utilize as you navigate through the outbreak: Unemployment, Tests, Food: 10 NJ Resources In Coronavirus Crisis
• Murphy issued an executive order on Thursday, March 19 to ensure voters can exercise their right to vote without risking their health and safety. Read more: Coronavirus Alters NJ Election Procedure, Moves Election Dates
• The first person in New Jersey to die of the coronavirus was reported on Tuesday, March 10. Read more: First NJ Coronavirus Death, 4 New Cases: Governor
• New Jersey's courts suspended all new jury trials until further notice, Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said on Thursday, March 12. Read more: Coronavirus Throws Monkey Wrench Into New Jersey Court System
• State Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner announced on Saturday, March 14 that municipal court sessions will be suspended.
• The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission said it's also closing temporarily. Read more: New Jersey MVC Shuts Down Because Of Coronavirus
• Four members of the same New Jersey family died from the coronavirus, according to March 19 reports. Read more: 4 In Same Family, Including 3 In NJ, Die Of Coronavirus: Reports
• The deadline for Americans to file federal taxes was moved from April 15 to July 15, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin tweeted on Friday, March 20. Read more: Federal Tax Day Postponed To July 15 Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

How It Spreads

The virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading from person-to-person. Someone who is actively sick with COVID-19 can spread the illness to others. That is why CDC recommends that these patients be isolated either in the hospital or at home (depending on how sick they are) until they are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others.

There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19.

While the best way to prevent illness is to avoid virus exposure, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention always recommends taking preventive actions to contain the spread of viruses. This includes:

• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipes.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

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