Gloucester County Now At High Risk Of COVID-19 Transmission

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NJ — Gloucester County is now at high risk of coronavirus transmission, 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 "orange zone," meaning the county has a rate of 10 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.

In this week’s report, 11 of New Jersey’s 21 counties are at a high risk for transmission, mostly due to the delta variant.

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 32,444 coronavirus cases and 657 coronavirus-related deaths in Gloucester County since the pandemic began in March 2020.

This is an increase of 795 cases and seven deaths from last week, when there were 31,649 coronavirus cases and 650 coronavirus-related deaths in Gloucester County.

“It’s not hard to get your vaccine," Gloucester County Commissioner Director Robert M. Damminger said. "In addition to the Gloucester County Vaccine Site, there are countless places across Gloucester County to receive your vaccine at a location and time that’s convenient for your. 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 229,309 total tests. Of these cases, 196,865 have come back negative.