HARRISBURG (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - There are 13 new cases of the coronavirus being reported in Pennsylvania with two of those in Allegheny County.
The other cases are:
One in Bucks County
Six in Montgomery County
Two in Monroe County
Two in Philadelphia County.
That brings the state’s total to 76.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health says all are either in isolation at home or being treated at a hospital.
As of Monday Morning 670 people have tested negative for COVID-19
“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.”
Also the Wolf administration has ordered the following to help curtail the spread of the virus:
- Announced that bars and restaurants in Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Allegheny counties must close dine-in service for at least 14 days beginning March 16.
- Announced mitigation efforts in Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks and Chester counties. Allegheny County announced similar mitigation efforts.
- Closed all Pennsylvania k-12 schools with additional guidance forthcoming.
- Issued guidance to non-essential businesses.
- 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.
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