The Camden County Department of Health (DOH) is announcing 22 new deaths caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County, as well as 325 additional cases of the disease confirmed between March 13 and March 15. This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 40,883 in Camden County and 1,109 total fatalities.
The following information is currently available regarding these most recent deaths in Camden County:
| New Case 1: | MALE, | 80s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 2: | MALE, | 50s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 3: | FEMALE, | 90s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 4: | FEMALE, | 80s, | CAMDEN CITY | ||||
| New Case 5: | MALE, | 40s, | WATERFORD TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 6: | MALE, | 80s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 7: | MALE, | 80s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 8: | MALE, | 90s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 9: | MALE, | 90s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 10: | FEMALE, | 80s, | GLOUCESTER CITY | ||||
| New Case 11: | FEMALE, | 60s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 12: | FEMALE, | 50s, | SOMERDALE BOROUGH | ||||
| New Case 13: | FEMALE, | 80s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 14: | MALE, | 60s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 15: | MALE, | 40s, | CHESILHURST BOROUGH | ||||
| New Case 16: | MALE, | 80s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 17: | MALE, | 50s, | CLEMENTON BOROUGH | ||||
| New Case 18: | MALE, | 80s, | GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 19: | FEMALE, | 80s, | VOORHEES TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 20: | FEMALE, | 90s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 21: | MALE, | 70s, | CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP | ||||
| New Case 22: | FEMALE, | 80s, | PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP |
“We are more than one year into this crisis and it has never gotten easier to receive these announcements. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of 22 additional Camden County residents today due to COVID-19,” said County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “For the first time in several weeks, the rate of infection has reached 1.1 in Camden County. While this is far from the previous highs we have already endured, it is a reminder that this virus still possesses the ability to spread quickly within our community, even as we administer hundreds of vaccinations each day. Please continue to protect yourself and others during the coming holidays by wearing a mask and keeping any gatherings small.”
The Department of Health is announcing 325 additional positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) identified in Camden County. Trace investigations are being facilitated with the patients and remain ongoing.
In addition, the county Department of Health is also announcing 2,318 confirmed resident cases and 1,322 staff cases have occurred out of the aggregate case load of 40,883 in our 56 long-term care facilities. At this time, 460 resident deaths have been reported from these facilities, as well as seven staff deaths, out of our 1,109 total fatalities countywide.
For those residents who are having difficulty coping with the COVID-19 crisis, please call the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, Inc. at (877) 294- HELP (4357) between the hours of 8AM to 8PM for emotional support, guidance and mental health referrals as needed. For additional information and services, call Camden County’s Office of Mental Health & Addiction at (856) 374-6361.
Residents should call 9-1-1 during emergencies only, for those with questions or concerns related to the coronavirus, call the free, 24-hour public hotline at 2-1-1 or 1-800-962-1253, or text NJCOVID to 898-211. Residents should also download the COVID Alert NJ mobile application on their Apple or Android device where they can view the latest information regarding COVID-19 in the state and be notified of potential exposures to the virus.
Information regarding Camden County’s preparations, response, and general information provided to the public is available by visiting camdencounty.com. Residents should frequently check the county webpage and social media for up-to-date information.
