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COVID-19: Six students test positive in two days

Students at Haddonfield’s public schools managed to avoid contracting the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, during the first few months of the pandemic, but things have changed.

The first case — a male juvenile at Central School — was reported to the School District by the Camden County Department of Health on September 22. In October, three cases were reported. So far in November, the total is 14 students and three adults (presumably teachers and/or staff members).

Six students (included in the 14 noted above) were reported yesterday and today alone: Four females in their 10s on Friday (one at the Middle School and three at the High School); and two males in their 10s on Saturday (both at the High School).

In each of its notifications to parents, guardians, and staff, the School District has stated, “Based on currently available information, this individual did not likely contract the virus in school.”

Local, regional COVID-19 cases climb

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that seven Haddonfield residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This is the largest single-day number since the first Haddonfield case was reported on March 20.

Of the 19 cases reported for Haddonfield so far in November, 18 were reported this week (Sunday 8 thru Friday 13). November’s numbers are on pace to eclipse easily those for September and October (28 each).

Today, the County added four males in their 10s (2), 30s, and 40s; and three females in their 10s, 20s, and 40s. Yesterday, the County added two males (10s, 50s) and two females (10s, 40s). The next report will be issued on Monday.

The Haddonfield School District today advised parents, guardians, and staff that it received notification from the Camden County Department of Health of four new cases: a female in her 40s at the Middle School and three females in their 10s at the High School.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 15,004, with 588 deaths. For New Jersey, 270,383 cases with 14,721 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,801 probable deaths.

Rates per 1,000 of population are: Haddonfield 14.06; Camden County 29.21; New Jersey 30.75.

The transmission rate in New Jersey — a key metric — now stands at 1.32. (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 most weekdays.

In commenting on today’s report, Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. said, “We have to respond to this crisis immediately. In the last four days, we have had more new cases than we had throughout the entire month of September. The one thing we need more than any other public health measure right now is universal mask wearing. This minor inconvenience can literally be the difference between life and death for countless Americans. I know it is hard to accept that we are seemingly sliding backwards and not progressing out of this crisis, but we can make this period less painful by taking every precaution to protect others. Wear a mask, social distance, do not attend indoor gatherings, and work with contact tracers when they call.”

Schools report three new COVID-19 cases

The Haddonfield School District today sent notices to parents, guardians, and employees, notifying them that there are three new cases of COVID-19 in Haddonfield’s public schools: a female in her 30s at Elizabeth Haddon Elementary; a male in his 10s at the High School; and a female in her 10s at the Middle School.

These new reports bring to 10 the total number of COVID-19-positive cases reported to the Haddonfield School District by county departments of health.

Previously reported were:

  • September 22 — Male juvenile at Central Elementary
  • October 2 — Male 10s at the Middle School
  • October 9 — Female 10s at the High School
  • October 23 — Male juvenile at Tatem Elementary
  • November 2 — Female 20s at Haddon Elementary (Gloucester County resident, presumed positive)
  • November 7 — Female 20s at Haddon Elementary
  • November 8 — Female 10s at the High School

These reports do not necessarily track day-by-day and case-by-case with reports from the Camden County Department of Health (as posted most weekdays on Haddonfield[dot]Today). For example, the school district may have reported a case a day or so after the county did. Also, when a person is identified by the county as “Male 10s,” for example, that does not necessarily mean that the person is a student in the Haddonfield public schools, or even a student. He could be a 19-year-old graduate.

Today, the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania’s PolicyLab recommended “that in areas with rapidly accelerating transmission rates (such as the Philadelphia region) schools, or families voluntarily, revert students to online learning beginning Nov. 16 until 7-10 days after Thanksgiving. This move to virtual learning should be prioritized for students in middle and high school.” 

The recommendation continued: “It is likely that in the coming weeks, transmission in schools and around school-related activities will contribute to increasing community spread during the height of this crisis.”

Read the full post HERE.

Second HMHS student tests positive for COVID-19

The Haddonfield School District announced this afternoon that second High School student has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings to seven the number of members of the public school community who have contracted the disease.

Superintendent of Schools Chuck Klaus sent the following letter to parents, guardians, and staff today

This letter is to inform you that an individual at Haddonfield Memorial High School has tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

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, most likely within the next 24-48 hours.

Here are all of the details that we are permitted to share at this time:

  • The individual is a female in her 10s in Cohort A.
  • The individual was symptomatic beginning Wednesday, November 4.
  • The individual was tested on November 6 and received notice of a positive COVID test on Sunday, November 8. According to guidelines, there is a “look back” period beginning two days prior to either the administration of a positive test if asymptomatic or two days prior to symptoms with a positive test. In this case, the “look back” is Monday, November 2.
  • Based on currently available information, this individual 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;
  • 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

In Haddonfield, 1 in 80 now COVID-19 positive

The addition today of a male in his 20s to the list of Haddonfield residents who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus brought the infection rate for our community to 12.50 per 1,000 of population (145 residents out of 11,592*) — or 1 in 80.

Haddonfield has recorded five fatalities.

Statistics for Haddonfield, Camden County, and New Jersey are updated on Haddonfield[dot]Today most weekdays.

COVID-19: Haddonfield vs other municipalities

The number of COVID-19 cases in a municipality is not particularly meaningful in isolation. Relating the number to the municipality’s population, however, makes fair comparison possible.

For example, the five Camden County municipalities with the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, as of November 3, 2020, are:

  • Camden 3,311
  • Cherry Hill 1,690
  • Gloucester Township 1,338
  • Pennsauken 1,217
  • Winslow Township 915

The municipalities with the highest number of cases, per 1,000 of population, are:

  • Camden 42.81
  • Lindenwold 38.27
  • Woodlynne 37.94
  • Lawnside 34.63
  • Pennsauken 33.91

The five Camden County municipalities with the lowest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases — excluding Pine Valley and Tavistock, both of which have 0 cases — as of November 3, 2020, are:

  • Hi-Nella 6
  • Audubon Park 9
  • Gibbsboro 28
  • Lauren Springs 35
  • Chesilhurst 36

The municipalities with the lowest number of cases, per 1,000 of population, are:

  • Hi-Nella 6.9
  • Audubon Park 8.8
  • Haddon Heights 9.37
  • Magnolia 11.29
  • Haddon Township 11.76

As of November 3, 2020, Haddonfield had 144 confirmed cases of COVID-19. With a rate per thousand of 12.42, it ranked 26th of the 37 municipalities in Camden County. Of the 14 municipalities with a population greater than 10,000, it ranked 13th.

Three local COVID-19 cases; County-wide numbers rise

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that three Haddonfield residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19: a male in his 10s, a female in her 20s, and a male in his 50s. This brings the total number of confirmed cases locally to 144, with five fatalities.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 12868 (up 348 since Friday), with 580 deaths (no change). For New Jersey, 240,997 cases (up 4,474) with 14,564 confirmed deaths (up 46 since Friday) and an additional 1,793 probable deaths.

Rates per 1,000 of population are: Haddonfield 12.42; Camden County 25.05; New Jersey 27.13.

The transmission rate — a key metric — now stands at 1.28. (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 most weekdays.

In commenting on today’s report, Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. said, “Spread of COVID-19 is continuing to increase, and we are seeing more new cases each week compared to the week before. We need everyone to return to the mindset we had in March. We can stop the spread of coronavirus without shuttering our economy again, but it will take the committed effort of each of us. Do not gather indoors, wear a mask whenever you are around others, maintain social distance at all times possible, and work with our contact tracers when they call. This is going to be another difficult period in this pandemic, but we can lessen its impact if we make the right choices.”

Haddonfield’s tally for October was identical to that for September: 28 cases. In October, however, the larger number of cases was in the 50s and above (10 in October vs 2 in September); the lower number was in the 40s and below (18 in October vs 26 in September).

The numbers recorded for those in their 10s and 20s dropped from a total of 20 (10 and 10 respectively) in September to 14 (7 and 7 respectively) in September. But for those in their 50s, the number increased dramatically, from 1 in September to 7 in October.

Haddonfield’s total of 144 cases is made up of 77 males and 67 females. The largest number of cases are in the 10s and 20s: 27 (11 male, 16 female) and 32 (17 male and 15 female) respectively. The next largest number of cases is in the 50s: 23 (17 males and 6 females).

Haddonfield has recorded only 5 cases for residents in their 80s (1 male, 4 females), and 1 case for residents in their 90s (1 female).

The most recent COVID-19-related death of a Haddonfield resident was reported on September 30.

Two males (40s, 50s) test positive for COVID-19

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that two Haddonfield residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19: a male in his 40s, and one in his 50s. This brings the total number of confirmed cases locally to 141, with five fatalities.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 12,520 (up 95 since yesterday), with 580 deaths (up 5). For New Jersey, 236,523 cases (up 1,976) with 14,539 confirmed deaths (up 7) and an additional 1,793 probable deaths.

Rates per 1,000 of population are: Haddonfield 12.16; Camden County 24.37; New Jersey 26.63.

The transmission rate — a key metric — now stands at 1.26. (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 most weekdays.

Two new COVID-19 cases: Juvenile, teen

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that two Haddonfield residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19: a male juvenile, and a male in his 10s. This brings the total number of confirmed cases locally to 139, with five fatalities.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 12,425, with 575 deaths. For New Jersey, 234,547 cases with 14,539 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,793 probable deaths.

Rates per 1,000 of population are: Haddonfield 11.99; Camden County 24.19; New Jersey 26.40.

The transmission rate — a key metric — now stands at 1.25. (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 most weekdays.

Female in 50s tests positive for COVID-19

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that a Haddonfield resident — a female in her 50s — has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases locally to 136, with five fatalities.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 11,715, with 566 deaths. For New Jersey, 222,193 cases with 14,438 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,789 probable deaths.

Rates per 1,000 of population are: Haddonfield 11.73; Camden County 22.81; New Jersey 25.02.

The transmission rate for New Jersey — a key metric — now stands at 1.13. (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 most weekdays.