Coronavirus Risk In Gloucester County Still 'Moderate': Report

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NJ — Gloucester County is one of eight counties statewide that still has a “moderate” risk of coronavirus transmission, according to a new report.

As of Wednesday morning, there were 3,292 cases of the coronavirus in Gloucester County with 213 confirmed deaths. Trace investigations were underway in all new cases.

As of Wednesday, Gloucester County has conducted 42,668 total tests. Of these cases, 38,926 have come back negative. Two cases have been moved out of the county.

The New Jersey Department of Health's "COVID-19 Activity Level Report," which is issued weekly, says that New Jersey's statewide activity has dropped to "low" for the first time since the state began identifying its status in mid-February.

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The other seven counties that remain at a “moderate” risk include Burlington Camden, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Salem and Union counties.

Thirteen counties, in particular, have shown significant progress since the state Department of Health has begun releasing weekly reports on the status of the outbreak.

The report also divides New Jersey into regions and assesses their rates of new cases, COVID-19-like illnesses and positivity rates. Gov. Phil Murphy said the new report provides regional metrics for health and safety risks "that have further guided our decision-making" in reopening New Jersey. Read more here: New NJ Report Shows ‘Moderate’ Coronavirus Activity In 8 Counties

With reporting by Tom Davis

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