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As of this morning, April 8, 17 more Atlantic County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, according to public health officials, bringing the countywide total to 173 cases. No deaths were reported today.

Today’s confirmations include seven men, ages 31-86 and 10 women, ages 29-82.

It was also reported that seven additional residents are now cleared as recovered for a total of 26 residents to date.

Several Atlantic County Freeholders posted a breakdown for municipalities on their Facebook pages.

As of Tuesday, April 7, the breakdown by municipality was:

Absecon – 1
Atlantic City – 2 and 1 death
Buena – 1
Egg Harbor City – 1
Egg Harbor Township – 4 and 2 deaths
Galloway – 2
Hamilton – 1
Linwood – 1
Northfield – 1
Pleasantville – 1
Somers Point – 1

Previously reported:
Absecon – 7
Atlantic City – 23
Brigantine – 2
Buena – 7
Egg Harbor City – 3
EHT – 25 and 1 death
Galloway – 18
Hamilton – 12
Hammonton – 7
Linwood – 6
Longport – 2
Margate – 1
Northfield – 1
Pleasantville – 12
Somers Point – 4
Ventnor – 9
Weymouth – 1


Nanette LoBiondo Galloway

Award winning journalist covering news, events and people of Atlantic County for more than 20 years.