(Gloucester Township, NJ) –The Camden County Department of Health is announcing two new deaths caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County, as well as 59 additional confirmed cases of the disease.

This brings the aggregate number of confirmed positive cases to 301 in Camden County today and eight total fatalities.

Wednesday’s count is an increase from Tuesday’s total of 262 cases and six fatalities.

The following information is currently available regarding these most recent deaths in Camden County:

Case 1: Male, 80s, Camden City

Case 2: Male, 60s, Winslow Township

“In the fight against the novel coronavirus, the days become longer and tougher as we continue to see fatalities and new positive cases. It saddens me to report the county had two more fatalities today. The devastating impact this insidious virus is having on our community is unprecedented and historic. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have been met by the tragic consequences of this pandemic and we will not forget them as we double our efforts to flatten the curve,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “We need everyone to continue to take this threat seriously, even as these long weeks at home begin to take their toll. If we all do our part, we will emerge from this stronger and more united than ever.”

The Department of Health is also announcing 59 additional positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) identified in Camden County. Trace investigations are being facilitated with the patients and remain ongoing.

The following information is currently available regarding new patients:

New Patient 1: FEMALE, 30s, CHESILHURST BOROUGH

New Patient 2: FEMALE, 40s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP

New Patient 3: MALE, 50s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP

New Patient 4: MALE, 20s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP

New Patient 5: FEMALE, 50s, CAMDEN CITY

New Patient 6: MALE, 40s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP

New Patient 7: FEMALE, 80s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP

New Patient 8: MALE, 70s, LINDENWOLD BOROUGH

New Patient 9: FEMALE, 30s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP

New Patient 10: FEMALE, 70s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP

New Patient 11: FEMALE, 40s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP

New Patient 12: FEMALE, 20s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP

New Patient 13: FEMALE, 50s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP

New Patient 14: MALE, 20s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP

New Patient 15: MALE, 30s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP

New Patient 16: FEMALE, 20s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP

New Patient 17: FEMALE, 30s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP

New Patient 18: FEMALE, 80s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP

New Patient 19: FEMALE, 30s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP

New Patient 20: FEMALE, 50s, CAMDEN CITY

New Patient 21: FEMALE, 20s, CAMDEN CITY

New Patient 22: FEMALE, 50s, CAMDEN CITY

New Patient 23: FEMALE, 40s, HADDONFIELD BOROUGH

New Patient 24: FEMALE, 60s, LINDENWOLD BOROUGH

New Patient 25: MALE, 10s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP

New Patient 26: FEMALE, 50s, STRATFORD BOROUGH

New Patient 27: MALE, 50s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP

New Patient 28: MALE, 30s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP

New Patient 29: MALE, 70s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP

New Patient 30: MALE, 40s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP

New Patient 31: MALE, 80s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP

New Patient 32: MALE, 50s, RUNNEMEDE BOROUGH

New Patient 33: FEMALE, 30s, CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP

New Patient 34: MALE, 50s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP

New Patient 35: MALE, 20s, PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP

New Patient 36: FEMALE, 70s, CAMDEN CITY

New Patient 37: FEMALE, 40s, WOODLYNNE BOROUGH

New Patient 38: MALE, 50s, AUDUBON BOROUGH

New Patient 39: MALE, 60s, LAWNSIDE BOROUGH

New Patient 40: MALE, 30s, CAMDEN CITY

New Patient 41: FEMALE, 20s, BARRINGTON BOROUGH

New Patient 42: MALE, 50s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP

New Patient 43: FEMALE, 50s, VOORHEES TOWNSHIP

New Patient 44: MALE, 50s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP

New Patient 45: MALE, 50s, HI-NELLA BOROUGH

New Patient 46: FEMALE, 40s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP

New Patient 47: FEMALE, 50s, COLLINGSWOOD BOROUGH

New Patient 48: FEMALE, 20s, HADDONFIELD BOROUGH

New Patient 49: FEMALE, 40s, MERCHANTVILLE BOROUGH

New Patient 50: FEMALE, 30s, AUDUBON BOROUGH

New Patient 51: FEMALE, 30s, BERLIN BOROUGH

New Patient 52: MALE, 50s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP

New Patient 53: FEMALE, 30s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP

New Patient 54: MALE, 40s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP

New Patient 55: MALE, 60s, BARRINGTON BOROUGH

New Patient 56: FEMALE, 70s, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP

New Patient 57: MALE, 80s, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP

New Patient 58: MALE, 60s, CLEMENTON BOROUGH

New Patient 59: MALE, 70s, CAMDEN CITY

The county Health Department is currently working with the NJDOH to trace close contacts of these newest cases. The investigations are still ongoing, and we will update the public with new developments as the information is gathered by our investigators.

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, where trained professionals are standing by to answer your questions. New Jersey residents can now also text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive text information and stay informed. To receive live text assistance, residents can text their zip code to 898-211.  More information is also available on the state’s coronavirus at https://covid19.nj.gov/.

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.

The statewide COVID-19 count is 25,590 cases and 537 fatalities,as of Thusday April 2nd, an increase of 3,489 cases and 182 deaths since Wednesday.

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

4,866 Positives Pending Further Information

4 Deaths Pending Further Information

Bergen County:

4,099 Positive Test Result(s)

120 Deaths

Essex County:

2,617 Positive Test Result(s)

99 Deaths

Hudson County:

2,270 Positive Test Result(s)

44 Deaths

Union County:

2,010 Positive Test Result(s)

34 Deaths

Middlesex County:

1,766 Positive Test Result(s)

48 Deaths

Passaic County:

1,750 Positive Test Result(s)

22 Deaths

Monmouth County:

1,458 Positive Test Result(s)

38 Deaths

Ocean County:

1,371 Positive Test Result(s)

38 Deaths

Morris County:

1,082 Positive Test Result(s)

40 Deaths

Somerset County:

549 Positive Test Result(s)

17 Deaths

Mercer County:

386 Positive Test Result(s)

4 Deaths

Camden County:

343 Positive Test Result(s)

6 Deaths

Burlington County:

294 Positive Test Result(s)

8 Deaths

Sussex County:

179 Positive Test Result(s)

7 Deaths

Gloucester County:

169 Positive Test Result(s)

2 Deaths

Hunterdon County:

130 Positive Test Result(s)

0 Deaths

Warren County:

116 Positive Test Result(s)

3 Deaths

Atlantic County:

50 Positive Test Result(s)

1 Deaths

Cape May County:

34 Positive Test Result(s)

0 Deaths

Cumberland County:

31 Positive Test Result(s)

1 Deaths

Salem County:

20 Positive Test Result(s)

1 Deaths