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Pennsylvania - Covid 19 Cases - News - 138,625 cases; 7,760 deaths
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[h=1]Eastern Pa district closes 5 schools over reported coronavirus exposure[/h] https://www.wpxi.com/news/top-stori...onavirus-exposure/SKTJMJBLXVHPRATSXHXJT3KXFI/
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — Classes were cancelled Friday at five schools in an eastern Pennsylvania school district because some members of its school community were exposed to a confirmed case of the new coronavirus, district officials said. ---continued---
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[h=1]Central Bucks SD closes 5 schools due to possible coronavirus exposure[/h] https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/sout...cle_a87cdfe6-5f9b-11ea-85e7-631acf0d088a.html
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. - Five schools in Bucks County are closed Friday because several students and staff may have been exposed to coronavirus.
Central Bucks School District said officials found out late Thursday night someone from out of state, who is now known to have coronavirus, went to a party at a home within the district, said a Bucks County spokesperson. ---continued---
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — Classes were cancelled Friday at five schools in an eastern Pennsylvania school district because some members of its school community were exposed to a confirmed case of the new coronavirus, district officials said. ---continued---
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[h=1]Central Bucks SD closes 5 schools due to possible coronavirus exposure[/h] https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/sout...cle_a87cdfe6-5f9b-11ea-85e7-631acf0d088a.html
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. - Five schools in Bucks County are closed Friday because several students and staff may have been exposed to coronavirus.
Central Bucks School District said officials found out late Thursday night someone from out of state, who is now known to have coronavirus, went to a party at a home within the district, said a Bucks County spokesperson. ---continued---
Following a press conference announcing the first two presumptive positive cases of coronavirus, known as COVID-19, Governor Tom Wolf today signed an emergency disaster declaration to provide increased support to state agencies involved in the response to the virus.
https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroo...provide-increased-support-for-state-response/
https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroo...provide-increased-support-for-state-response/
3-7-2020 Pennsylvania Case Count 4
@GovernorTomWolf
confirmed 2 new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in PA. Both individuals are from Montgomery County, have mild symptoms, are in isolation at home and exposed to an area of United States where COVID-19 is present. Read more: http://bit.ly/3aA6VIY
@GovernorTomWolf
confirmed 2 new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in PA. Both individuals are from Montgomery County, have mild symptoms, are in isolation at home and exposed to an area of United States where COVID-19 is present. Read more: http://bit.ly/3aA6VIY
[h=3]PA COVID-19 Update – March 7, 2020[/h]
Last updated 6:00 p.m.
Last updated 6:00 p.m.
- To date, there are 4 presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania.
- Counties impacted to date include:
- Delaware (1)
- Montgomerry (2)
- Wayne (1)
- Recent additions to COVID-19 webpage include:
- Graphics for sharing on social media
- COVID-19 Long Term Care Visitation Guidance (PDF)
Readymom
Registered User
Pennsylvania: This is from the School District that closed FIVE schools, today. Apparently, they are letting the kids all go back to school on Monday because the 'incident' occurred nearly 2 weeks ago.
CENTRAL BUCKS CORANAVIRUS ASSEMENT PROVES NEGATIVE FOR COVID-19
After an anxious day in which five schools in the Central Bucks School District closed because of potential exposure to coronavirus, an investigation by county and state health officials has found no evidence of the virus among those who came into contact with an infected person recently.
Provided nobody develops symptoms before Monday, the end of their 14-day incubation period, all will be medically cleared, health officials said.
Late Thursday night, Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki, in consultation with the Pennsylvania and Bucks County Departments of Health, ordered the five schools closed for at least today as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19.
Kopicki’s decision came after health officials learned that a person from out of state, who is now known to have coronavirus, attended a recent private gathering at a residence in Central Bucks County.
At the time of that gathering – slightly less than two weeks ago – it was not known to anyone, including the out-of-state attendee, that the person was ill with the COVID-19 virus. Confirmation was made at a later date.
Present at the private gathering were multiple children and staff who attend or work at Central Bucks High School South, Tohickon and Tamanend Middle Schools, and Butler and Titus Elementary Schools – the schools that were closed today.
The Bucks County Department of Health led an effort to identify and contact all who attended the gathering, and to check them for any symptoms of illness, such as fever, cough or shortness of breath. A small number of people found to have cold-like symptoms were tested today for COVID-19 at the state laboratory in Exton.
Test results received this evening all proved negative, Dr. David Damsker, director of the Bucks County Department of Health said. He cautioned, however, that because 14-day incubation period will not end until Monday, “we need to remain vigilant during the rest of the weekend. If all goes well, I would hope we can re-open schools on Monday.”
The results came as good news on a day when Gov. Tom Wolf confirmed Pennsylvania’s first two presumptive positive cases of COVID-19: one in Delaware County, the other in Wayne County. Both are adults currently isolated in their homes.
Bucks County still has no confirmed cases of coronavirus. State and local health officials continue to urge residents to practice preventive steps such as:
Frequent hand-washing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds
Avoiding close contact (within six feet) with people who are sick;
Avoiding touching one’s eyes, nose and mouth
Staying home when sick;
Covering one’s coughs or sneezes with a tissue and throwing the tissue in the trash;
Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces with household cleaning sprays or wipes.
Wearing face masks during one’s daily routine is NOT recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as an effective preventive measure against COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases. However, people with symptoms of COVID-19, health workers and people who are taking care of an ill person in close settings should wear face masks.
The incubation period for a person exposed to COVID-19 – the time between exposure and first appearance of symptoms – is between two and 14 days. Those who have been in contact with a person known to have COVID-19, or those who have traveled recently to areas such as China where there have been outbreaks, are asked to self-quarantine themselves for 14 days from the time of potential exposure.
According to Damsker the Bucks County Health Department, the department has been paying attention to COVID-19 since December, when early reports of an unknown respiratory illness began emerging from China.
Since the end of January, county health officials have been in frequent contact with the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) and CDC as the situation evolved into a global health response. In early February, CDC began issuing recommendations for travelers returning from China.
Since then, Bucks County health officials have been contacting all travelers returning here from China, advising them on self-quarantine, and helping them monitor for symptoms of the virus.
At this time, testing for COVID-19 can be conducted only at CDC and the PA DOH laboratory. It is expected that hospital and commercial labs will have this capability soon as well.
County health officials are working with healthcare providers and PA DOH to determine on a case-by-case basis whether testing is appropriate. This is done in the interest of not depleting resources by testing every person who has a respiratory illness.
Much remains unknown about COVID-19, including fatality rates. Early indications are that children are at much lower risk of severe illness from COVID-19, and, as with influenza, the elderly and those with immunosuppressive conditions are at higher risk of severe illness.
Current reports of fatality rates are most likely overestimates, Damsker said, given that most of those infected have had either asymptomatic or mild infections.
“While that is indeed good news, the other side of the coin is that the virus becomes easier to spread unnoticed in the community by these mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic people,” Damsker said.
“We want people in Bucks County to be aware of the situation, but not panicked,” Damsker added. “We want our residents to continue taking all of the common-sense approaches that we take with influenza, with respect to handwashing often, not touching your face, avoiding sick people and not going to work when sick. Please perform these steps both at home and at work.
Because there is currently no medication or vaccine for COVID-19, Damsker said, “these simple preventive actions are the most effective tools we have to prevent the spread.”
Please continue to refer to trusted, credible sources of accurate and up-to-date information, including:
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
PA DOH: https://www.health.pa.gov/to…/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
CENTRAL BUCKS CORANAVIRUS ASSEMENT PROVES NEGATIVE FOR COVID-19
After an anxious day in which five schools in the Central Bucks School District closed because of potential exposure to coronavirus, an investigation by county and state health officials has found no evidence of the virus among those who came into contact with an infected person recently.
Provided nobody develops symptoms before Monday, the end of their 14-day incubation period, all will be medically cleared, health officials said.
Late Thursday night, Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki, in consultation with the Pennsylvania and Bucks County Departments of Health, ordered the five schools closed for at least today as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19.
Kopicki’s decision came after health officials learned that a person from out of state, who is now known to have coronavirus, attended a recent private gathering at a residence in Central Bucks County.
At the time of that gathering – slightly less than two weeks ago – it was not known to anyone, including the out-of-state attendee, that the person was ill with the COVID-19 virus. Confirmation was made at a later date.
Present at the private gathering were multiple children and staff who attend or work at Central Bucks High School South, Tohickon and Tamanend Middle Schools, and Butler and Titus Elementary Schools – the schools that were closed today.
The Bucks County Department of Health led an effort to identify and contact all who attended the gathering, and to check them for any symptoms of illness, such as fever, cough or shortness of breath. A small number of people found to have cold-like symptoms were tested today for COVID-19 at the state laboratory in Exton.
Test results received this evening all proved negative, Dr. David Damsker, director of the Bucks County Department of Health said. He cautioned, however, that because 14-day incubation period will not end until Monday, “we need to remain vigilant during the rest of the weekend. If all goes well, I would hope we can re-open schools on Monday.”
The results came as good news on a day when Gov. Tom Wolf confirmed Pennsylvania’s first two presumptive positive cases of COVID-19: one in Delaware County, the other in Wayne County. Both are adults currently isolated in their homes.
Bucks County still has no confirmed cases of coronavirus. State and local health officials continue to urge residents to practice preventive steps such as:
Frequent hand-washing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds
Avoiding close contact (within six feet) with people who are sick;
Avoiding touching one’s eyes, nose and mouth
Staying home when sick;
Covering one’s coughs or sneezes with a tissue and throwing the tissue in the trash;
Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces with household cleaning sprays or wipes.
Wearing face masks during one’s daily routine is NOT recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as an effective preventive measure against COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases. However, people with symptoms of COVID-19, health workers and people who are taking care of an ill person in close settings should wear face masks.
The incubation period for a person exposed to COVID-19 – the time between exposure and first appearance of symptoms – is between two and 14 days. Those who have been in contact with a person known to have COVID-19, or those who have traveled recently to areas such as China where there have been outbreaks, are asked to self-quarantine themselves for 14 days from the time of potential exposure.
According to Damsker the Bucks County Health Department, the department has been paying attention to COVID-19 since December, when early reports of an unknown respiratory illness began emerging from China.
Since the end of January, county health officials have been in frequent contact with the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) and CDC as the situation evolved into a global health response. In early February, CDC began issuing recommendations for travelers returning from China.
Since then, Bucks County health officials have been contacting all travelers returning here from China, advising them on self-quarantine, and helping them monitor for symptoms of the virus.
At this time, testing for COVID-19 can be conducted only at CDC and the PA DOH laboratory. It is expected that hospital and commercial labs will have this capability soon as well.
County health officials are working with healthcare providers and PA DOH to determine on a case-by-case basis whether testing is appropriate. This is done in the interest of not depleting resources by testing every person who has a respiratory illness.
Much remains unknown about COVID-19, including fatality rates. Early indications are that children are at much lower risk of severe illness from COVID-19, and, as with influenza, the elderly and those with immunosuppressive conditions are at higher risk of severe illness.
Current reports of fatality rates are most likely overestimates, Damsker said, given that most of those infected have had either asymptomatic or mild infections.
“While that is indeed good news, the other side of the coin is that the virus becomes easier to spread unnoticed in the community by these mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic people,” Damsker said.
“We want people in Bucks County to be aware of the situation, but not panicked,” Damsker added. “We want our residents to continue taking all of the common-sense approaches that we take with influenza, with respect to handwashing often, not touching your face, avoiding sick people and not going to work when sick. Please perform these steps both at home and at work.
Because there is currently no medication or vaccine for COVID-19, Damsker said, “these simple preventive actions are the most effective tools we have to prevent the spread.”
Please continue to refer to trusted, credible sources of accurate and up-to-date information, including:
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
PA DOH: https://www.health.pa.gov/to…/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
Germantown Academy To Close For 3 Days After Student’s Relative Tests Presumptive Positive For Coronavirus
By CBS3 StaffMarch 8, 2020 at 4:10 pmFiled Under:coronavirus, Local, Local TV, Montgomery County news
FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. (CBS) — A Montgomery County school will close for three days after a student’s relative tested presumptive positive for coronavirus. Germantown Academy will be closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, officials announced on Sunday.
School officials say a student’s family member is one of the two presumptive positive COVID-19 cases announced Saturday in Montgomery County.
The student has no symptoms of the virus but will self-quarantine at home for at least 14 days, school officials say. The family member is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
“Though the Montgomery County Department of Public Health has advised us that there is no concern for anyone else right now, we are a large community with people of all ages and conditions and caring for them must be our priority,” Germantown Academy Head of School Rich Schellhas said in a statement.
“We are taking proactive measures to protect the health of our students, teachers, staff and those who use our facilities.”
...
https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2...tudent-relative-presumptive-positive-covid19/
By CBS3 StaffMarch 8, 2020 at 4:10 pmFiled Under:coronavirus, Local, Local TV, Montgomery County news
FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. (CBS) — A Montgomery County school will close for three days after a student’s relative tested presumptive positive for coronavirus. Germantown Academy will be closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, officials announced on Sunday.
School officials say a student’s family member is one of the two presumptive positive COVID-19 cases announced Saturday in Montgomery County.
The student has no symptoms of the virus but will self-quarantine at home for at least 14 days, school officials say. The family member is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
“Though the Montgomery County Department of Public Health has advised us that there is no concern for anyone else right now, we are a large community with people of all ages and conditions and caring for them must be our priority,” Germantown Academy Head of School Rich Schellhas said in a statement.
“We are taking proactive measures to protect the health of our students, teachers, staff and those who use our facilities.”
...
https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2...tudent-relative-presumptive-positive-covid19/
sharon sanders
Editor-in-Chief & President
[h=3]PA COVID-19 Update – March 8, 2020[/h]
Last updated 9:00 p.m.
Last updated 9:00 p.m.
- To date, there are 6 presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania.
- Counties impacted to date include:
- Delaware (1)
- Montgomery (4)
- Wayne (1)
Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
Coronavirus
PA COVID-19 Update – March 9, 2020
Last updated 4:00 p.m.
To date, there are 10 presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania.
Counties impacted to date include:
Delaware (1)
Monroe (1)
Montgomery (7)
Wayne (1)
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
PA COVID-19 Update – March 9, 2020
Last updated 4:00 p.m.
To date, there are 10 presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania.
Counties impacted to date include:
Delaware (1)
Monroe (1)
Montgomery (7)
Wayne (1)
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://whyy.org/articles/another-m...tive-for-coronavirus-bringing-pa-total-to-11/
Another Montco resident tests positive for coronavirus, bringing Pa. total to 11
ByAlan YuMarch 10, 2020
The total number of presumed positive cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania is now 11. The latest case is a resident of Montgomery County who is hospitalized, bringing the total number of cases in the county to eight. There is one case in Delaware County, one in Monroe County and one in Wayne County...
Another Montco resident tests positive for coronavirus, bringing Pa. total to 11
ByAlan YuMarch 10, 2020
The total number of presumed positive cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania is now 11. The latest case is a resident of Montgomery County who is hospitalized, bringing the total number of cases in the county to eight. There is one case in Delaware County, one in Monroe County and one in Wayne County...
[h=3]PA COVID-19 Update – March 10, 2020[/h] Last updated 4:15 p.m.
- To date, there are 12 presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania.
- Counties impacted to date include:
- Delaware (1)
- Monroe (1)
- Montgomery (8)
- Philadelphia (1)
- Wayne (1)
- Recent additions to COVID-19 webpage include:
- Updated link for People at Risk for Serious Illness
- COVID-19 Public Health Terms
- Additional social media graphics (bottom of page)
- DOH COVID-19 press releases
- Daily COVID-19 report (updated every evening)
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2020/03/11/bucks-county-pennsylvania-two-cases-coronavirus/
...According to Bucks County officials, the patients are both adults who live together and were infected out of state.
They have been confined to their home and are experiencing mild symptoms...
...According to Bucks County officials, the patients are both adults who live together and were infected out of state.
They have been confined to their home and are experiencing mild symptoms...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://6abc.com/6003463/
9th case in Montgomery County identified as police officer; Pennsylvania state total now at 16
Updated 42 minutes ago
DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- The total number of cases in Pennsylvania now stands at 16, including a police officer in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County investigates 9th presumptive positive case
During a news conference on Wednesday afternoon, county officials said a 35-year-old Lower Providence Township police officer has tested presumptive positive for coronavirus.
"The Montgomery County Office of Public Health is currently working to determine which individuals, including other township staff and members of the public, this individual came into contact with while infected and before starting a self-isolation period," officials said in a news release.
The man lives in Perkiomen Township.
On Monday, a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia doctor working at a facility in King of Prussia tested presumptive positive for COVID-19...
9th case in Montgomery County identified as police officer; Pennsylvania state total now at 16
Updated 42 minutes ago
DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- The total number of cases in Pennsylvania now stands at 16, including a police officer in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County investigates 9th presumptive positive case
During a news conference on Wednesday afternoon, county officials said a 35-year-old Lower Providence Township police officer has tested presumptive positive for coronavirus.
"The Montgomery County Office of Public Health is currently working to determine which individuals, including other township staff and members of the public, this individual came into contact with while infected and before starting a self-isolation period," officials said in a news release.
The man lives in Perkiomen Township.
On Monday, a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia doctor working at a facility in King of Prussia tested presumptive positive for COVID-19...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/latest-on-coronavirus-pennsylvania-up-to-21-cases/
Latest on coronavirus: Pennsylvania up to 22 cases; Wolf closes eastern Pa. schools; Port Authority ups cleanings
Tribune-Review | Thursday, March 12, 2020 10:07 a.m.
The eastern part of Pennsylvania continues to see an increase in presumed coronavirus cases, according to the state Department of Health.
Pennsylvania has 20 presumed positive cases of the virus and two confirmed cases as of Thursday.
The highest number of cases — 13 — is in Montgomery County, a suburb of Philadelphia, according to the health department. Monroe and Bucks counties each have two cases, and single cases each were reported in Delaware, Northampton, Philadelphia, Pike and Wayne counties...
Latest on coronavirus: Pennsylvania up to 22 cases; Wolf closes eastern Pa. schools; Port Authority ups cleanings
Tribune-Review | Thursday, March 12, 2020 10:07 a.m.
The eastern part of Pennsylvania continues to see an increase in presumed coronavirus cases, according to the state Department of Health.
Pennsylvania has 20 presumed positive cases of the virus and two confirmed cases as of Thursday.
The highest number of cases — 13 — is in Montgomery County, a suburb of Philadelphia, according to the health department. Monroe and Bucks counties each have two cases, and single cases each were reported in Delaware, Northampton, Philadelphia, Pike and Wayne counties...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/p...cases-rise-to-33-philadelphia-reports-3-cases
Pennsylvania COVID-19 coronavirus cases rise to 33, Philadelphia reports 3 cases
Published 1 hour ago
Updated 20 mins ago
FOX 29 Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - The number of presumed positive coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania has reached 33 with six confirmed cases.
Health officials reported 11 new cases on Friday; four in Montgomery County, four in Delaware County, 2 in Philadelphia and one in Monroe County. Of the new reported cases, officials say the Monroe County individual is a pediatric patient...
Pennsylvania COVID-19 coronavirus cases rise to 33, Philadelphia reports 3 cases
Published 1 hour ago
Updated 20 mins ago
FOX 29 Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - The number of presumed positive coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania has reached 33 with six confirmed cases.
Health officials reported 11 new cases on Friday; four in Montgomery County, four in Delaware County, 2 in Philadelphia and one in Monroe County. Of the new reported cases, officials say the Monroe County individual is a pediatric patient...
PA COVID-19 Update – March 16, 2020
63 confirmed
Last updated 7:30 a.m.
63 confirmed
Last updated 7:30 a.m.
- To date, there are 63 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania.
- Counties impacted to date include:
- Allegheny (3)
- Bucks (4)
- Chester (2)
- Cumberland (5)
- Delaware (7)
- Lehigh (1)
- Luzerne (1)
- Monroe (6)
- Montgomery (24)
- Northampton (1)
- Philadelphia (6)
- Pike (1)
- Washington (1)
- Wayne (1)
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Health-Details.aspx?newsid=741
03/16/2020
Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 13 New Positives, Bringing Statewide Total to 76
Harrisburg , PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed 13 additional positive cases of COVID-19 — two in Allegheny County; one in Bucks County; six in Montgomery County; two in Monroe County; and two in Philadelphia County. All are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital. This brings the statewide total to 76 cases. Confirmed cases also include those from commercial and hospital laboratories.
As of this morning, there are 670 patients who have tested negative either at the state public health lab, a commercial lab or a hospital laboratory.
“While we anticipate that there will be more Pennsylvanians with COVID-19 in the coming days and weeks, it is important for residents to know the commonwealth is prepared and to be prepared themselves,” Dr. Levine said. “Right now, you have a higher chance of testing positive for COVID-19 if you have traveled to a country or state with known community outbreaks or have come in contact with someone who has the virus. We are working with the health care community across Pennsylvania to keep them informed, consult on patient testing and ensuring they have the resources they need to care for patients.”
Statewide – The Wolf Administration:
03/16/2020
Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 13 New Positives, Bringing Statewide Total to 76
Harrisburg , PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed 13 additional positive cases of COVID-19 — two in Allegheny County; one in Bucks County; six in Montgomery County; two in Monroe County; and two in Philadelphia County. All are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital. This brings the statewide total to 76 cases. Confirmed cases also include those from commercial and hospital laboratories.
As of this morning, there are 670 patients who have tested negative either at the state public health lab, a commercial lab or a hospital laboratory.
“While we anticipate that there will be more Pennsylvanians with COVID-19 in the coming days and weeks, it is important for residents to know the commonwealth is prepared and to be prepared themselves,” Dr. Levine said. “Right now, you have a higher chance of testing positive for COVID-19 if you have traveled to a country or state with known community outbreaks or have come in contact with someone who has the virus. We are working with the health care community across Pennsylvania to keep them informed, consult on patient testing and ensuring they have the resources they need to care for patients.”
Statewide – The Wolf Administration:
- Announced that bars and restaurants in Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Allegheny counties must close dine-in serviceOpens In A New Window for at least 14 days beginning March 16.
- Announced mitigation effortsOpens In A New Window in Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks and Chester counties. Allegheny County announced similar mitigation efforts.
- Closed all Pennsylvania k-12 schoolsOpens In A New Window with additional guidance forthcoming.
- Issued guidance to non-essential businessesOpens In A New Window.
- In accordance with the CDC, for the next 8 weeks, called on organizers (whether groups or individuals) to cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States.
- Discourages individuals from traveling to recreational activities like gyms, movie theaters and shopping malls.
- Encourages religious leaders to exercise discretion in order to mitigate the spread of illness.
- Initiated a no-visitor policy at all State correctional facilities and nursing homes to ensure the safety of inmates, residents, staff and visitors.
- Restricted visitors in state centers effective today to ensure health and safety for individuals with an intellectual disability.
- Restricted visitors in assisted living and personal care homes to minimize exposure to our seniors and individuals with disabilities.