A 78-year-old Hamilton Township woman with pre-existing conditions has died from complications of COVID-19, according to county health officials. She is the 246th county fatality since April 2.
Health officials also confirmed seven more cases of COVID-19 among four men, ages 43-48, and three women, ages 18-42, located as follows: two each in Egg Harbor and Hamilton townships, and one each in Hammonton, Longport and Ventnor.
To date, 3,996 residents have tested positive for COVID-19, of whom 2,697 have been cleared as recovered.
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.
More than 3,000 residents have been tested at the county facility since April 9 with 17.8% having tested positive.
Testing is scheduled for 9-11:30 a.m. each Tuesday through Sept. 29. The only exception will be next week 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.
