COVID-19: Male teen tests positive
The Camden County Department of Health reported today that a Haddonfield male, age 10 to 19, has contracted the coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases locally to 78, with six fatalities, and the total number of teens affected to nine.
Haddonfield’s youth (ages 10 to 19) escaped the virus until the beginning of July. Then:
- July 2 — 2 males
- July 17 — 1 female
- July 21 — 1 female
- July 22 — 1 female and 1 male
- July 25 — 1 male
- July 29 — 1 female
- August 6 — 1 male
Totals: 5 males, 4 females
In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 9,052, with 549 deaths. For New Jersey, 183,701 cases with 13,996 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,853 probable deaths.
The transmission rate in New Jersey is 1.23. (A transmission rate of 1.0 means that, on average, each new case will produce one additional new case. When the transmission rate falls below 1,0, it’s a good sign. When it rises above 1.0, it’s cause for concern.)
Statistics for Haddonfield, Camden County, and New Jersey are updated on Haddonfield[dot]Today each week day.