On Saturday, April 18, one new death and 22 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Atlantic County by county health officials.

Today’s death was reported in an 84-year old Egg Harbor Township woman with underlying health conditions.

Today’s new cases included six Hammonton residents, three Linwood residents and two residents each from Egg Harbor Township, Hamilton Twp., and Pleasantville.  Absecon, Brigantine, Buena, Galloway, Northfield, Somers Point and Ventnor each had one new positive resident.

With today’s additions, the county now has 392 residents confirmed positive and 19 deaths related to COVID-19. A total of 71 residents have been cleared as recovered.

Symptomatic, county residents who would like to be tested may make an appointment for drive-thru testing next Tuesday, April 21 or Thursday, April 23. They must present a doctor’s prescription and proof of residency along with confirmation of their appointment which can be made online at: www.aclink.org.

Testing will be held 10 AM – 1 PM each day behind the Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing.

Atlantic County held its first COVID-19 drive-thru testing on April 9 for symptomatic first responders and healthcare workers. Testing for the general public began on Tuesday, April 14 and was held again on April 16.

The county has obtained 600 test kits and plans to secure more as needed.

The statewide COVID-19 count stands at 81,420 cases and 4,070 fatalities as of Saturday, April 18th.

COVID-19 Cases by County
Data is provisional and subject to revision.

Bergen County:

12,163 Positive Test Results

741 Deaths

Hudson County:

9,956 Positive Test Results

434 Deaths

Essex County:

9,901 Positive Test Results

732 Deaths

Union County:

8,959 Positive Test Results

356 Deaths

Passaic County:

7,936 Positive Test Results

243 Deaths

Middlesex County:

7,624 Positive Test Results

313 Deaths

Ocean County:

4,548 Positive Test Results

212 Deaths

Monmouth County:

4,528 Positive Test Results

221 Deaths

Morris County:

3,984 Positive Test Results

255 Deaths

Somerset County:

2,283 Positive Test Results

146 Deaths

Mercer County:

2,215 Positive Test Results

110 Deaths

Camden County:

1,918 Positive Test Results

73 Deaths

Burlington County:

1,456 Positive Test Results

57 Deaths

Gloucester County:

683 Positive Test Results

23 Deaths

Sussex County:

626 Positive Test Results

55 Deaths

Warren County:

543 Positive Test Results

39 Deaths

Hunterdon County:

391 Positive Test Results

17 Deaths

Atlantic County:

382 Positive Test Results

19 Deaths

Cumberland County:

272 Positive Test Results

4 Deaths

Cape May County:

199 Positive Test Results

14 Deaths

Salem County:

105 Positive Test Results

4 Deaths