Gloucester County Back At Moderate Risk Of COVID-19 Transmission

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NJ — One week after being classified as being at high risk of coronavirus transmission, Gloucester County is once again considered being at moderate risk, according to the state's latest COVID-19 activity report, which is issued weekly.

The most recent report, released Thursday, says Gloucester County is in the "yellow zone," meaning the county has a rate of 1 to 10 cases per 100,000 people.

Last week, it was in the “orange zone,” meaning it had a rate of 1 to 25 cases per 100,000 people.
Schools in counties with high transmission rates would have to take more serious steps — such as quarantining or even shutting down schools — if a child shows the symptoms of COVID-19.

Gloucester County is one of four counties that moved from “high” risk to “moderate” risk this week. Only seven counties were considered to be at “high” risk in this week’s report, including Cape May, Cumberland, Atlantic, Ocean, Monmouth, Middlesex and Union.

Officials continue to monitor the delta variant, which accounted for more than 99 percent of coronavirus cases in New Jersey over the last four-weeks, according to data provided by the state department of health.

As of Friday, there have been 33,158 coronavirus cases and 663 coronavirus-related deaths in Gloucester County since the pandemic began in March 2020.

This is an increase of 714 cases and six deaths from last week, when there were 32,444 coronavirus cases and 657 coronavirus-related deaths in Gloucester County.

“Receiving a vaccine can help save the lives of so many people living in our communities. We are here to help our residents stay safe, and we urge you to get your vaccine today,” Gloucester County Commissioner Director Robert M. Damminger said. “Vaccines are available Tuesday through Friday at the Gloucester County Public Works Complex. No appointments are necessary.”

Third Dose Vaccinations are now available for immunocompromised individuals 12 years and older. Read more here: https://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=221.

COVID-19 Vaccinations are readily available for all individuals living, working or studying in the State of New Jersey. Interested individuals can visit the Gloucester County Public Works Complex at 1200 N Delsea Dr, Clayton, NJ 08312. No appointments are necessary.

"Rapid testing is available by appointment at the Gloucester County Health Department. Please call 856-218-4142 to schedule Monday through Friday," Damminger said.

As of Friday, Gloucester County has conducted 234,412 total tests. Of these cases, 202,254 have come back negative.