Collingswood Man In His 80s Dies Due To Coronavirus

COLLINGSWOOD, NJ — A Collingswood man in his 80s has died after testing positive for the coronavirus, Camden County officials announced on Tuesday.

He is the 17th Collingswood resident who has died after testing positive for the coronavirus, according to the most recent numbers provided by Camden County officials.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and his family, and we continue to wish full recoveries to everyone fighting this insidious virus,” Camden County Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli Jr. said. “As we reach a precarious point in this pandemic, we have to redouble our efforts to stop the spread of this virus. We cannot afford to see daily case totals return to where they were in the spring. To keep that from happening, please continue to wear masks, social distance, and work with Camden County’s contact tracing team when they call.”

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He was the only new death reported in Camden County on Tuesday. Countywide, 559 residents have now died after testing positive for the coronavirus.

A Collingswood man in his 30s has also tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in Collingswood to 192. Countywide, there are 10,916 cases of the coronavirus.

According to the Camden County Department of Health, there are 1,451 confirmed cases among residents at the county's long-term care facilities, with 327 deaths. Another 607 cases were reported among staff members, with three deaths.

Residents who are having difficulty coping with the coronavirus crisis can call the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, Inc. at 877-294- HELP (4357) between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for emotional support, guidance and mental health referrals as needed. For additional information and services, call Camden County's Office of Mental Health & Addiction at 856-374-6361.

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