Thursday: Four More Deaths, 39 More COVID Cases in Atlantic County

There have now been 62 deaths related to COVID-19 in Atlantic County.

On Thursday, officials with Atlantic County announced an 84-year-old woman and a 93-year-old man from Galloway, a 93-year-old man from Northfield, and a 66-year-old man from Pleasantville had died. All had pre-existing conditions and were residents of long-term care facilities.

The county is also reporting 39 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19, including 13 men (ages 21 to 93) and 26 women (ages 6 to 90). 32 more residents have been cleared as recovered.

There have now been 1,315 COVID-19 cases across the county and a total of 304 recovered residents.

Today's positive cases per town/township:
Egg Harbor Township - 7
Atlantic City, Hammonton - 6 each
Hamilton Township - 5
Pleasantville - 4
Buena Vista Township, Galloway Township, Ventnor City - 2 each
Absecon, Brigantine, Egg Harbor City, Folsom, Margate City - 1 each

Atlantic County will continue its drive-thru testing at Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing next Tuesday, May 12th, and Thursday, May 14th. For a complete list of qualifications and to make an appointment, visit the county's website.