Atlantic County public health officials have confirmed the deaths of five more residents from complications related to COVID-19. They include a 76-year old woman and a 78-year old man from Atlantic City, a 60-year old man and 88-year old woman from Egg Harbor Township, and a 72-year old man from Hamilton Township. All five had pre-existing health conditions that put them at greater risk for complications.

The county also reported 20 additional residents have tested positive, five of whom are located in Galloway Township, three reside in Egg Harbor Township, and two each are from Atlantic City and Hammonton. Absecon, Brigantine, Buena, Egg Harbor City, Linwood, Margate, Northfield and Ventnor each have one new positive resident.

With today’s additions, there are now 370 residents who have tested positive throughout the county and 18 who have died. Five more residents have been cleared, bringing the total number of recovered to 71 countywide.

Atlantic County is accepting appointments for two additional drive-thru test dates on Tuesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 23, 10 AM – 1 PM, behind the Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing. Residents must be symptomatic for respiratory illness, provide a doctor’s script, proof of residency and confirmation of appointment.

Appointments can be made on the county website at www.aclink.org. Those who are unable to keep their appointment are asked to cancel so someone else can fill their sport.

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 yesterday, April 16.

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

The statewide COVID-19 count climbed by 3,250 cases and 323 fatalities on Friday, bringing the total to 78,476 cases and 3,840 deaths.

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

Bergen County:

11,863 Positive Test Results

714 Deaths

Essex County:

9,672 Positive Test Results

684 Deaths

Hudson County:

9,636 Positive Test Results

420 Deaths

Union County:

8,429 Positive Test Results

330 Deaths

Passaic County:

7,604 Positive Test Results

221 Deaths

Middlesex County:

7,308 Positive Test Results

309 Deaths

Ocean County:

4,424 Positive Test Results

201 Deaths

Monmouth County:

4,414 Positive Test Results

206 Deaths

Morris County:

3,822 Positive Test Results

232 Deaths

Somerset County:

2,195 Positive Test Results

135 Deaths

Mercer County:

2,123 Positive Test Results

101 Deaths

Camden County:

1,807 Positive Test Results

64 Deaths

Burlington County:

1,366 Positive Test Results

54 Deaths

Gloucester County:

664 Positive Test Results

22 Deaths

Sussex County:

591 Positive Test Results

54 Deaths

Warren County:

521 Positive Test Results

36 Deaths

Hunterdon County:

385 Positive Test Results

16 Deaths

Atlantic County:

370 Positive Test Results

17 Deaths

Cumberland County:

263 Positive Test Results

3 Deaths

Cape May County:

189 Positive Test Results

14 Deaths

Salem County:

102 Positive Test Results

4 Deaths