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Another teen tests positive for COVID-19

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that a Haddonfield resident, a male age 10 to 19, has contracted the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases for Haddonfield to 88, with seven fatalities.

The first teen case in Haddonfield was reported on July 2 — 15 weeks after Haddonfield’s first COVID-19 case. Since July 2, a ten teens have tested positive: 6 males and 4 females. During the same period, only two residents older than 60 have been added to Haddonfield’s tally of cases.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 9,787, with 562 deaths. For New Jersey, 191,960 cases with 14,165 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,780 probable deaths.

The transmission rate — a key metric — rose today to 0.90, up from 0.77 on Friday. (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.

Two new COVID-19 cases

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that two Haddonfield residents — a male in his 20s and a male in his 30s — have contracted the coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases for Haddonfield to 87, with seven fatalities.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 9,673, with 558 deaths. For New Jersey, 190,613 cases with 14,141 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,780 probable deaths.

The transmission rate in New Jersey has dropped to 0.78. (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.

COVID-19: One new case

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that another Haddonfield resident, a female in her 50s, has contracted the coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases for Haddonfield to 85, with seven fatalities. The most recent fatality was reported last week — a female in her 40s.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 9,620, with 554 deaths. For New Jersey, 190,021 cases with 14,124 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,829 probable deaths.

The transmission rate — a key metric — is headed in the right direction. Today, it dropped to 0.83, from 0.85 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.

One new COVID-19 case; NJ transmission rate down

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that another Haddonfield resident, a female in her 30s, has contracted the coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases for Haddonfield to 84, with seven fatalities. The most recent fatality was reported last week — a female in her 40s.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 9,603, with 554 deaths. For New Jersey, 189,719 cases with 14,120 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,829 probable deaths.

The transmission rate — a key metric — is headed in the right direction. Today, it dropped to 0.85, from 1.04 on Friday. (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.

One new COVID-19 fatality; one new case

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that a Haddonfield resident, a woman in her 40s, has died from complications related to the coronavirus. In addition, a male in his 70s has tested positive.

This brings the total number of Haddonfield fatalities to seven. A total of 83 residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

For Camden County’s 37 municipalities, the total is 554 deaths and 9,539 cases. For New Jersey: 14,112 deaths and 188,817 cases.

[The statistics above are updated on Haddonfield[dot]Today each week day, under the COVID-19 header.]

Two new COVID-19 cases

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that two Haddonfield residents — a male in his 50s and a female in her 30s — have contracted the coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases for Haddonfield to 82, with six fatalities.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 9,488, with 552 deaths. For New Jersey, 188,427 cases with 14,097 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,829 probable deaths.

The transmission rate in New Jersey — 1.06 — remains above the key threshold of 1.0. (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.

COVID-19: New state rules for closing schools

The NJ Department of Health released new rules today (August 13) for closing schools in response to positive tests among students and/or teachers.

The 19-page document includes the following:

  • When one or two people (students and/or teachers) are diagnosed with the coronavirus, all who had close contact with them could be required to stay at home for 14 days.
  • If two people (students and/or teachers) in different classrooms test positive, the entire school could be closed.

Access “COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations for Local Health Departments for K-12 Schools” HERE.

COVID-19: Another teen tests positive

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that a Haddonfield female, age 10 to 19, has contracted the coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases locally to 77, with six fatalities, and the total number of teens affected to eight.

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

Totals: 4 males, 4 females

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 8,781, with 538 deaths. For New Jersey, 180,766 cases with 13,923 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,875 probable deaths.

The transmission rate in New Jersey is 1.14. (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.

Two new COVID-19 cases: Male teen, female 40s.

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that another two Haddonfield residents have contracted the coronavirus, COVID-19: a male age 10 to 19 identified on Friday, July 25 and a female in her 30s on Saturday 26. (Camden County reports weekend numbers on Mondays.) This brings the total number of confirmed cases locally to 76, with six fatalities.

Haddonfield’s youth (ages 10 to 19) escaped the virus until the beginning of July. The first cases were reported on July 2: two males. Then: a female on July 17; another on July 21; and another on July 22. A male also was reported on July 22, and this latest case on July 25. The total now stands at seven.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 8,698, with 538 deaths. For New Jersey, 179,812 cases with 13,884 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,920 probable deaths.

The transmission rate in New Jersey jumped from 0.90 on Friday to 1.09 today. (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.

COVID-19: Four more cases. July bad for teens.

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that four more Haddonfield residents have contracted the coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases locally to 73, with six fatalities.

Two of those added to the list today are age 10 to 19 — one male and one female. In addition, a female in her 30s and a male in his 40s were added.

Haddonfield’s youth (ages 10 to 19) escaped the virus until the beginning of July. The first cases were reported on July 2: two males. Then: a female on July 17; another on July 21; and another on July 22. A male also was reported on July 22.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 8,455, with 528 deaths. For New Jersey, 177,645 cases with 13,787 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,920 probable deaths.

The transmission rate in New Jersey remains unchanged from yesterday, at 0.90. (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.