2 More Coronavirus Cases Brings Collingswood Total To 73

COLLINGSWOOD, NJ — Two Collingswood women in their 60s have tested positive for the coronavirus, Camden County officials announced on Thursday. As of Thursday, there were 73 positive cases of the coronavirus in Collingswood, with four deaths.

There were 100 new cases confirmed throughout the county, and seven new cases related to the virus were announced. As of Thursday, there were 6,529 cases of the coronavirus in Camden County, with 320 confirmed deaths.

“This pandemic has offered our community little relief in recent weeks, and today we are deeply saddened to announced seven additional deaths caused by COVID-19. With 100 additional cases of the virus confirmed in Camden County, we are wishing all of those infected a fast and full recovery,” Camden County Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli Jr. said. “In the past 24 hours, the country has reached a tragic milestone in having lost more than 100,000 Americans to this insidious virus. Today, our thoughts and prayers are not only with those in our community, but with the families and friends of victims across the United States. As a nation, we will get through this crisis, but the families who have experienced a loss due to coronavirus can never be made whole again. It is my sincere hope that we are past the worst of this pandemic, and that another family will not have to face the pain of losing someone they love. As we move forward, please continue to social distance, wear a face cover or mask, and practice good hand hygiene. This is the only way we can save lives and prevent future tragedies.”

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According to the Camden County Department of Health, 1,098 residents at the county’s 56 long-term care facilities have tested positive for the virus. There were another 367 cases confirmed among staff members. Out of the county’s 320 deaths, 233 were among nursing home residents and another three were among nursing home staff members.

The following information is available about the most recent coronavirus-related deaths in Camden County:

• A Camden man in his 50s;
• A Voorhees man in his 70s;
• A Cherry Hill woman in her 50s;
• A Gloucester Township woman in her 90s;
• A Winslow man in his 70s;
• A Voorhees man in his 80s; and
• A Winslow woman in her 70s.

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