Three female residents test positive for COVID-19

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that three Haddonfield residents, all females, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19: one is in her 30s and two are in their 50s. This brings the total number of confirmed cases locally to 135, with five fatalities.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 11,691, with 562 deaths. For New Jersey, 221,205 cases with 14,425 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,789 probable deaths.

Rates per 1,000 of population are: Haddonfield 11.39; Camden County 22.32; New Jersey 24.52.

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