Allegheny County Health Department reported 541 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, bringing the total reported in the county to 24,627 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. The county also reported four new COVID-related deaths that occurred in the Nov. 12-21 range. “One person was a young child who had underlying medical conditions. One person was in their 60s. One person was in their 80s. One person was in their 90s. Two of the deaths were associated with long-term care facilities,” the county’s release said. Total number of deaths from COVID is at 486 since the start of the pandemic.
Facing predictions of 22,000 new COVID-19 cases per day, statewide, by some point in December, Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Rachel Levine announced a slew of tweaks to existing restrictions on Monday. Additionally, Wolf’s administration now recommends all Pennsylvanians not leave their homes unless absolutely necessary.
“While there is a light on the horizon with the announcement of two vaccine trials that are meeting with great success, we aren’t out of the woods yet. In fact, right now, as of today, we are in a very dangerous situation,” Wolf said. “So we need to work together to stop the spread of COVID-19.”
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 4,762 new COVID-19 cases Monday and 7,075 new cases Sunday – a two-day total of 11,837.
The Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation is projecting a continued surge in case counts that could swamp intensive care units next month, the state announced.
In an effort to slow the spread, on Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving, all bars and restaurants must end alcohol sales for on-site consumption at 5 p.m. This day traditionally represents the biggest day of drinking of the year.
Telework was recommended, but is now required unless impossible. The state will still allow indoor shopping at retail stores but recommends online and pick-up sales.
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