Allegheny’s rate of new COVID-19 cases slows
By KRISTIE LINDEN
klinden@yourmvi.com
Allegheny County’s rate of new coronavirus cases per day remains in the triple digits in the midst of a surge of new cases in Western Pennsylvania. However, Sunday was the third day in a row that the county’s number of new cases dropped.
Starting with a record high of 233 new cases in one day Thursday, Allegheny saw new case counts of 177, 150 and 127 Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The newest case numbers include patients from 8 months to 84 years old with a median age of 30, according to the Allegheny County Health Department.
On Thursday, after the record-setting case count was announced, ACHD Director Dr. Debra Bogen announced a one-week closure of bars, restaurants and casinos and the cancellation of all activities or events with more than 25 people.
Food establishments can still offer take-out and delivery during the week.
ACHD issued a statement Sunday reminding residents to continue to take precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
“Wearing masks, washing your hands and maintaining physical distance from others is absolutely essential to keep our community safe — now more than ever,” the health department stated. “Please limit travel and errands to only those that are necessary and take the appropriate steps to protect those around you. Your vigilance can allow us to keep our businesses open and continue to support the economy.”
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