28 more cases reported Saturday, no additional deaths
Atlantic County health officials confirmed 28 more positive test results for COVID-19 among its residents but no additional deaths on Saturday, April 4.
The county reported its first and, at this time, only death related to the virus on April 2, according to Linda Gilmore, public information officer for Atlantic County, who added the new confirmations bring the total to 103 cases countywide.
“Like
so many counties throughout the state, we continue to see an increase in
confirmed cases, but we are encouraged by the report of 11 patients who have
been cleared as recovered,” Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson said in a
release Saturday.
Atlantic County reported its first positive resident on March 18, approximately
two and half weeks ago. Gilmore said according to the county Division of
Health, the 28 most recent cases included 12 men, ages 33 to 81 years old, and
16 females, ages 19 to 77 years old.
The Atlantic County Division of Public Health said residents are reminded to remain vigilant and help reduce the spread of the virus by staying home and practicing safe respiratory and hygiene habits as well as to follow the recommended guidance for social distancing, according to Gilmore.
The division released the following information on COVID-19 and the use of masks:
The Centers for Disease Control has issued new guidance regarding face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Simple cloth coverings including scarves and bandanas worn in public settings where other social distancing measures may be difficult to maintain may help prevent the release of any virus-laden particles into the air. But health officials also cautioned that such coverings should not provide a false sense of security. Keeping a safe distance from others is still the best defense.
There
is currently no vaccine or prescribed treatment for this virus. Those who experience
mild or moderate symptoms such as fever, cough, aches and pains, are advised to
stay at home, self-isolate and monitor their symptoms. Most recover within two
or more weeks.
Individuals with more severe symptoms including fever, cough and shortness of
breath, and who may have underlying health conditions including heart or lung
disease, diabetes or a compromised immune system, should contact their medical
provider.
Those who are concerned they may be experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 are urged to use the Symptom Checker available on COVID19.nj.gov.
