West Deptford Woman, 72, Dies Of Coronavirus

WEST DEPTFORD, NJ — A 72-year-old West Deptford woman has died after testing positive for the coronavirus, Gloucester County officials announced Thursday afternoon.

There are now 142 confirmed deaths related to coronavirus in Gloucester County. Additionally, four more West Deptford residents have tested positive for the coronavirus.

As of Thursday, Gloucester County has conducted 12,454 total tests. Of these cases, 10,271 have come back negative and none are pending. Three cases have been moved out of county.

There are 2,183 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Gloucester County, including 36 new cases reported on Thursday. Trace investigations are underway in all new cases.

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The following information is available about the new cases in West Deptford:

• A 29-year-old man;
• A 33-year-old woman;
• A 23-year-old woman; and
• A 30-year-old woman.

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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