New Coronavirus Cases, Nursing Home Numbers For West Deptford

WEST DEPTFORD, NJ — Three more West Deptford residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, Gloucester County officials announced on Wednesday.

Three West Deptford women, ages 82, 73 and 70, were among 50 new cases of the coronavirus that were confirmed in Gloucester County on Wednesday.

As of Wednesday, Gloucester County has conducted 12,061 total tests. Of these cases, 9,341 have come back negative and three are pending. Four cases has been moved out of county. Gloucester County now has 2,150 cases of the coronavirus with 141 confirmed deaths.

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As of Wednesday, there are 91 cases and 16 deaths associated with the Manor Care nursing home in West Deptford. There are 48 cases among residents and 43 cases among staff, while there have been 14 deaths among residents and two staff deaths, according to data provided by the state.

Gloucester County reminds residents the overall threat of the coronavirus is low. Gloucester County is expecting cases to rise. Social distancing is critical in flattening the curve and reducing cases.

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