West Deptford Woman, 59, Tests Positive For Coronavirus

WEST DEPTFORD, NJ — A 59-year-old West Deptford woman was among 34 new cases of the coronavirus reported in Gloucester County on Friday. Trace investigations are underway in all new cases.

As of Friday, Gloucester County has conducted 8,266 total tests. Of these cases, 6,474 have come back negative and 9 are pending. Two cases have been moved out of county. There are 1,783 cases of the coronavirus in Gloucester County.

Additionally, seven more coronavirus-related deaths were reported in the county on Friday. Officials reminded residents that the threat of coronavirus remains low in Gloucester County, and case numbers are expected to increase. Social distancing is critical in flattening the curve and reducing cases.

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The following information is available on the new coronavirus deaths reported in Gloucester County:

• The 102nd patient death was a 48-year-old male from Paulsboro.
• The 103rd patient death was a 71-year-old male from Washington Twp.
• The 104th patient death was an 85-year-old female from Deptford.
• The 105th patient death was a 96-year-old female from Deptford.
• The 106th patient death was a 68-year-old female from Paulsboro.
• The 107th patient death was a 95-year-old male from Washington Twp.
• The 108th patient death was a male from Deptford. Age is unknown at this time.

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