Health officials say three people between the ages of 91 and 97 are the latest fatalities as a result of COVID-19 in Atlantic County.

The three were all residents of long-term care facilities, according to the county, and all three women had pre-existing health conditions. They included a 91-year-old and a 93-year-old both from Pleasantville and a 97-year-old from Northfield.

Atlantic County also confirmed 15 more positives among six men (ages 44 to 65) and nine women (ages 30 to 86) on Monday.

Today's positive cases per town/township:
Atlantic City - 8
Hammonton - 3
Buena Vista Township - 2
Folsom, Northfield - 1 each

Over the weekend, Atlantic County reported six deaths and 82 positive cases. All six had pre-existing health conditions and three were residents of long-term care facilities.

The countywide total now stands at 1,530 cases with 77 deaths. 351 residents have been cleared as recovered.

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

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