Atlantic County Reports Eight More COVID-Related Deaths Thursday

Officials say eight more people, all with pre-existing health conditions, have died due to COVID-19 in Atlantic County.

Thursday's announced fatalities included three Hammonton residents, two men ages 62 and 76, and a 58-year-old woman; two men from Galloway who were 87 and 93 years old; two men from Northfield, ages 67 and 94, and a 68-year-old Pleasantville man. Seven of the eight were residents of long-term care facilities.

In addition, 64 more Atlantic County residents tested positive for the virus, including 28 men (ages 20 to 63) and 36 women (ages 16 to 91).

Today's positive cases per town/township:
Hammonton - 12
Galloway Township, Pleasnatville - 10 each
Atlantic City, Egg Harbor Township - 7 each
Absecon - 4
Hamilton Township, Ventnor City - 3 each
Buena Vista Township, Linwood - 2 each
Egg Harbor City, Margate City, Northfield, Somers Point - 1 each

As of today, Atlantic County has a total of 1,666 residents who have tested positive with 104 deaths. 36 more residents have been cleared as recovered for a total of 447.