Centre County up to 24 coronavirus cases as Pennsylvania cases top 4,000
Centre County gained two new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 24, according to the state Department of Health.
With 4,087 total cases of the coronavirus in Pennsylvania as of noon Monday, Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order now includes 22 counties. The state has seen a 693 increase in the number of confirmed cases since Sunday.
Eleven more people have died of the coronavirus, bringing the state total to 49.
No Centre County residents have died from the pandemic.
“The continued rise in cases combined with our increasing deaths from COVID-19 reflects the seriousness of this situation,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said in a statement. “We need everyone to listen to the orders in place and to stay calm, stay home and stay safe. We know that these prolonged mitigation effects have been difficult for everyone, but it is essential that everyone follows these orders and does not go out unless they absolutely must.”
Cases totals from nearby counties are as follows:
- Blair County: 6
- Huntingdon County: 1
- Clearfield County: 4
- Cambria County: 2
- Juniata County: 3
Anyone who believes they came into contact with someone who might have the coronavirus is advised to monitor their health and call their primary care provider if they develop symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms include cough, fever and shortness of breath. Symptoms can appear in as few as two or as long as 14 days after exposure.
Those who believe they may be sick are encouraged to stay at home except to get medical care. Residents are also urged to call their health care provider before visiting.
“Practicing social distancing can significantly help to slow the spread of COVID-19,” Mount Nittany Medical Center Emergency Department Director Brian Newcomb said in a statement this week. “Physicians, nurses and our entire medical community are urging all people to stay at home. We are honored to serve and protect our community, but we need your help.”
This story was originally published March 30, 2020 at 12:02 PM.
