On Sunday, Aug. 30, the Atlantic County Division of Public Health provided updates from the weekend that included no new COVID-19 deaths since Friday and 90 more residents who have been cleared as recovered.
Health officials also confirmed 22 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 including 12 males, ages 10-66, and 10 females, ages 39-69. These residents included five from Hamilton Township, four from Hammonton, three each from Atlantic City and Egg Harbor Township, two from Buena Borough, and one each from Egg Harbor City, Linwood, Northfield, Somers Point and Pleasantville.
With these additions there is now a countywide cumulative total of 3,966 residents who have been confirmed for COVID-19, of whom 2,689 are considered recovered and 245 who have died.
Atlantic County will continue to provide COVID-19 testing by appointment at its drive-thru facility in Northfield at Rt. 9 and Dolphin Avenue, behind the county public works yard.
Testing is scheduled for 9-11:30 a.m. each Tuesday through Sept. 29. The only exception will be the week of Labor Day when testing will occur on Wednesday, Sept 9.
The test site is available for both symptomatic and asymptomatic county residents with or without a doctor's prescription. Residents must provide proof of county residency and appointment confirmation.
If available, appointments can be made online at www.aclink.org. Those who are unable to keep their appointments are asked to cancel no less than 24 hours in advance so others may have an opportunity to fill those spots.
A list of additional testing locations in Atlantic County is available at: https://www.atlantic-county.org/covid/additional-testing-locations.asp
Health officials urge residents to continue to remain vigilant to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This includes wearing face coverings, maintaining social distancing and avoiding crowds, washing hands frequently and sanitizing common-touch areas, and answering the call if contacted by contact tracers.
