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The Camden County Department of Health reported today that four Haddonfield residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19: a female in her 10s (on October 11), a male in his 20s (October 11), and two females in their 20s October 10 and 11). This brings the total number of confirmed cases locally to 124, with five fatalities.

The female in her 10s is a student at Haddonfield Memorial High School. The School District advised parents and staff of that news on Saturday. Read Superintendent Klaus’s letter HERE.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 11,308, with 559 deaths. For New Jersey, 215,085 cases with 14,394 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,791 probable deaths.

Rates per 1,000 of population are: Haddonfield 10.70; Camden County 22.01; New Jersey 24.22.

The transmission rate — a key metric — now stands at 1.16. (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.

A student at Haddonfield Memorial High School has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The School District was notified of the case late on Friday afternoon, by the Camden County Department of Health.

This morning, Chuck Klaus, the superintendent of schools, sent the following letter to parents, guardians, and staff:

This letter is to inform you that an individual at Haddonfield Memorial High School has tested positive for
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The District received verbal confirmation from the Camden County Department of Health of this positive case at approximately 4:30 PM today. Contact tracers will be using timelines based on the onset of symptoms and dates of positive test results. If there are individuals identified as close-contacts, whether the contacts happened in school or elsewhere, they will be notified by the district and/or the Camden County Department of Health within 24-48 hours.

Here are all of the details that we are permitted to share at this time:
● The student is a female in her 10s (between 10 and 19) in Cohort 1 (A).
● The student was last in school on Tuesday, October 6.
● The student participated in after-school athletics on Monday, October 5 through Thursday, October 8.
● The student is asymptomatic.
● The student received notice of a positive COVID test on Friday, October 9. According to guidelines,
there is a “look back” period beginning two days prior to the onset of symptoms, which in this case is
Wednesday, October 7.
● Based on currently available information, this student did not likely contract the virus in school.

The District is coordinating closely with public health officials and following CDC, state, and local health department
guidelines in order to assure the health and safety of our community.

Cleaning and disinfecting of all exposed areas are completed daily. The school is also taking extra precautions to
prevent the introduction and spread of viruses and other germs and is cleaning frequently touched surfaces daily.
The status of this situation is fluid, and we are monitoring it closely.

We understand the level of concern regarding COVID-19. We encourage parents and students to continue following
the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention promoted safeguards, such as:
● Staying home when you are sick;
● Washing hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds;
● Covering coughs and sneezes and properly disposing of tissues;
● Limiting close contact with people who are sick and not sharing food, drinks, and utensils;
● Practicing social distancing (staying at least 6 feet apart);
● Wearing a face covering while in school, (additional mask guidance);
● Continuing to monitor your health for symptoms.

As always, we appreciate our community’s support and cooperation. We have shared all of the information that we are
permitted to share publicly at this time. If there is additional information to share, we will do so under the guidance of our
medical team and the Camden County Department of Health. You can assist us by remaining vigilant but sensible in your
approach to dealing with this health concern. Below are some resources that might be helpful.

RESOURCES
a) NJDOH COVID-19 Information for Communities and the General Public:
https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_community.shtml
b) Get the Facts about Coronavirus: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
c) Symptoms of COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptomstesting/symptoms.html
d) Testing: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing/index.html; https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing e) How to Protect Yourself: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-gettingsick/prevention.html
f) What to Do if You Are Sick: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/stepswhen-sick.html

The Camden County Department of Health reports new COVID-19 cases and fatalities, and running totals, each weekday.

On Wednesday, October 7, the Department reported 38 new cases, for a total of 10,954. On a worldwide basis, that number places Camden County between Finland 11,049 and Guinea 10,863.

No new fatalities were reported today. The Camden County total stands at 559, placing the county between Nepal 578 and Myanmar 510 on a worldwide basis.

Most deaths reported in Camden County have been associated with long-term care facilities. Of the 559 total fatalities, 340 (60.82%) have been reported from long-term care facilities. The total represents 337 residents and 3 staff.

Cases reported from long-term care facilities total 2,059 — 1,452 residents and 607 staff. That total represents 18.80% of cases county-wide.

Statistics for Haddonfield, Camden County, and New Jersey are updated on Haddonfield[dot]Today each week day.

The Camden County Department of Health reported two new COVID-19 cases late last week for Haddonfield residents: a male in his 20s (October 1), and a female in her 20s (October 2). This brings the total number of confirmed cases locally to 118, with five fatalities. The latest fatality was reported on September 30, a female in her 70s.

Statistics for Haddonfield, Camden County, and New Jersey are updated on Haddonfield[dot]Today each week day.

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that a Haddonfield resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19: a male in his 20s. This brings the total number of confirmed cases locally to 117, with five fatalities.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 10,721, with 555 deaths. For New Jersey, 205,889 cases with 14,340 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,787 probable deaths.

The transmission rate — a key metric — now stands at 1.16. (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.

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that a female Haddonfield resident in her 70s has succumbed to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The total number of deaths locally now stands at five — three males and two females.

The number of cases reported for Haddonfield residents is 116 — 64 males and 52 females. One person in 100 in Haddonfield now has been confirmed positive for COVID-19. (116 out of 11,592*), a milestones reached yesterday (September 29) when a male in his 10s was added to the list of Haddonfield residents who have tested positive.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 10,674, with 555 deaths. For New Jersey, 205,275 cases with 14,335 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,787 probable deaths.

The transmission rate — a key metric — rose today to 1.15, down from 1.139 yesterday. (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.

• 2010 Census

The addition today of a male in his 10s to the list of Haddonfield residents who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus brought the infection rate for our community to 10.00 per 1,000 of population (116 residents out of 11,592*) — or 1 in 100.

September has seen that highest number of cases, per month, since the Camden County Department of Health listed Haddonfield’s first case — a male in his 40s — on March 20. With one day left in September, this month’s tally stands at 27 — 23% of the six-month total.

Haddonfield has recorded four fatalities.

Statistics for Haddonfield, Camden County, and New Jersey are updated on Haddonfield[dot]Today each week day.

• 2010 Census