The Gloucester County Department of Health confirmed Thursday night that a resident ill with COVID-19 has died, the first fatality in Gloucester County. The patient was an 82-year-old female who was hospitalized with underlying medical conditions.

Gloucester County COVID-19 Cases:

Case #, DATE, SEX, AGE, Town/Municipality

42 3/27/2020 Male 76 Washington Twp.
41 3/27/2020 Male 27 Monroe Twp.
40 3/27/2020 Female 40 Washington Twp.
39 3/27/2020 Female 51 West Deptford
38 3/27/2020 Male 54 Monroe Twp.
37 3/27/2020 Female 55 Logan Twp.
36 3/27/2020 Male 71 Westville
35 3/27/2020 Male 46 Woodbury
34 3/27/2020 Female 62 Franklin
33 3/26/2020 Female 86 Woolwich
32 3/26/2020 Female 22 Glassboro
31 3/26/2020 Male 27 Deptford
30 3/26/2020 Female 85 Deptford
29 3/26/2020 Female 20 Woodbury
28 3/26/2020 Female 59 Woolwich
27 3/26/2020 Male 44 Woolwich
26 3/25/2020 Male 56 Monroe Twp.
25 3/25/2020 Female 77 Washington Twp.
24 3/25/2020 Female 82 West Deptford
23 3/25/2020 Male 52 Washington Twp.
22 3/25/2020 Male 40 Washington Twp.
21 3/25/2020 Male 61 Deptford
20 3/25/2020 Female 44 Washington Twp.
19 3/24/2020 Female 66 Woolwich
18 3/24/2020 Male 21 Glassboro
17 3/24/2020 Male 27 Woolwich
16 3/24/2020 Female 72 Washington Twp.
15 3/24/2020 Male 49 Harrison Twp.
14 3/24/2020 Female 46 West Deptford
13 3/23/2020 Female 47 Woolwich
12 3/23/2020 Female 18 East Greenwich
11 3/23/2020 Female 55 Washington Twp.
10 3/23/2020 Male 60 Glassboro
9 3/23/2020 Male 59 Wenonah
8 3/22/2020 Female 52 Harrison Twp.
7 3/22/2020 Female 56 Washington Twp.
6 3/21/2020 Male 34 Washington Twp.
5 3/20/2020 Male 59 Logan Twp.
4 3/20/2020 Male 30 Glassboro
3 3/19/2020 Female 42 Harrison Twp.
2 3/17/2020 Male 59 Glassboro
1 3/17/2020 Female 57 Glassboro

The Gloucester County Department of Health and Human Services and Office of Emergency Management are announcing additional positive COVID-19 cases daily in Gloucester County.

The Gloucester County Department of Health and Human Services is working with the New Jersey Department of Health to conduct a full assessment that includes identifying the contacts these individuals have had.

At this time, the overall threat of COVID-19 to Gloucester County residents remains low. Gloucester County is expecting cases to rise.

Social distancing is critical in flattening the curve and reducing cases. A mask should only be worn if a healthcare professional recommends it. Most people with mild symptoms do not need to be tested. It is important to stay home and isolate from others while sick.

Resources:
Have general questions about COVID-19? The NJ Poison Control Center and 2-1-1 have partnered with the State to provide information to the public on COVID-19:
Call: 2-1-1
Call (24/7): 1-800-962-1253
Text: NJCOVID to 898-211. To receive live text assistance, text your zip code to 898-211.
Visit http://covid19.nj.gov/ or nj.gov/health for additional information
Continue to check the CDC website at www.cdc.gov and the New Jersey Department of Health website
at www.nj.gov/health for updated information regarding COVID-19.

*Please note that the call center is not able to diagnose or give medical recommendations. Healthcare providers should be contacted if medical advice is needed. People should call their doctor or hospital before going so healthcare staff can provide instructions on getting care.

The statewide COVID-19 case count as of 1pm Saturday March 28th has topped 10,000, and now stands at 11,124 and a total of 140 fatalities, an increase of 32 deaths in the past 24 hours.

Cases by County
Data is provisional and subsequent to revision.

2,478 Positives Pending Further Information

Bergen County:

1838 Positive Test Result(s)

Essex County:

1086 Positive Test Result(s)

Middlesex County:

808 Positive Test Result(s)

Monmouth County:

781 Positive Test Result(s)

Hudson County:

771 Positive Test Result(s)

Union County:

742 Positive Test Result(s)

Ocean County:

624 Positive Test Result(s)

Passaic County:

608 Positive Test Result(s)

Morris County:

442 Positive Test Result(s)

Somerset County:

258 Positive Test Result(s)

Mercer County:

168 Positive Test Result(s)

Camden County:

123 Positive Test Result(s)

Burlington County:

115 Positive Test Result(s)

Sussex County:

81 Positive Test Result(s)

Hunterdon County:

61 Positive Test Result(s)

Gloucester County:

51 Positive Test Result(s)

Warren County:

51 Positive Test Result(s)

Atlantic County:

17 Positive Test Result(s)

Cumberland County:

11 Positive Test Result(s)

Cape May County:

7 Positive Test Result(s)

Salem County:

3 Positive Test Result(s)