Reopening updates: Here’s what to know in Centre County on July 4th weekend
We’re keeping track of the most up-to-date coronavirus news now that Centre County is in the green phase of Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to reopen Pennsylvania. Check back for updates.
Centre County adds 3 new COVID-19 cases Sunday
Centre County added three new cases on Sunday, according to the state Department of Health, bringing the total to 227 since March 20.
Of Centre County’s total, 211 are confirmed and 16 are probable; 4,789 people have tested negative.
Statewide, there were 479 new cases Sunday, according to the DOH, bringing the total to 89,854. Of those, 78% have recovered.
There were four new deaths reported in Pennsylvania, bringing the total deaths attributed to COVID-19 at 6,753. According to the DOH, there have been seven deaths in Centre County, though the coroner’s office has only confirmed six.
In Centre County, here’s the breakdown by ZIP code (those without cases are not listed):
- 16823 (Bellefonte, Milesburg and Pleasant Gap): 47
- 16801 (State College): 49
16803 (State College): 41
16827 (Boalsburg): 12
- 16870 (Port Matilda): 9
16822 (Beech Creek): 11
- 16686 (Tyrone): 7
- 16841 (Howard): 9
- 16828 (Centre Hall): 6
16875 (Spring Mills): 7
- 16666, 16820, 16829, 16844, 16845, 16852, 16860, 16865, 16866, 16872, : 1-4 cases each (The state does not give specific numbers when there are fewer than five cases to protect patient privacy.)
-By Jessica McAllister
How Centre County families are finding new ways to keep busy during summer of COVID-19
It’s tough to beat summers in Centre County. With beautiful weather, plenty of public parks and pools, and tons of sports leagues, people of all ages can usually find something they enjoy.
But this summer is different.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many changes, including the closures and cancellations of some Centre County summer staples and limitations on others. The closures have been especially difficult for parents who rely on summer programs and activities to occupy their kids.
-By Stef Kempton, for the CDT
Centre County adds 6 new COVID-19 cases Saturday
Centre County added six new cases on Saturday, according to the state Department of Health, bringing the total to 224 since March 20.
Seven new cases were reported on Friday.
Of Centre County’s total, 208 are confirmed and 16 are probable; 4,683 people have tested negative.
Statewide, there were 634 new cases Saturday, according to the DOH, bringing the total to 89,375. Of those, 78% have recovered.
There were three new deaths reported in Pennsylvania, bringing the total deaths attributed to COVID-19 at 6,749. According to the DOH, there have been seven deaths in Centre County, though the coroner’s office has only confirmed six.
In Centre County, here’s the breakdown by ZIP code (those without cases are not listed):
- 16823 (Bellefonte, Milesburg and Pleasant Gap): 47
- 16801 (State College): 48
16803 (State College): 41
16827 (Boalsburg): 12
- 16870 (Port Matilda): 9
16822 (Beech Creek): 11
- 16686 (Tyrone): 7
- 16841 (Howard): 8
- 16828 (Centre Hall): 6
16875 (Spring Mills): 7
- 16666, 16820, 16829, 16844, 16845, 16852, 16860, 16865, 16866, 16872, : 1-4 cases each (The state does not give specific numbers when there are fewer than five cases to protect patient privacy.)
-By Jessica McAllister
How have correctional facilities in Centre County fared with COVID-19 cases?
Tens of thousands of COVID-19 cases have been reported in jails and prisons throughout the United States, but four months into the pandemic, correctional facilities in Centre County have avoided an influx of cases.
Two Rockview state prison employees tested positive, while no Benner state prison employees have tested positive, according to data from the state Department of Corrections.
No Rockview state prison inmates tested positive as of Thursday, and 76 have tested negative.
-By Bret Pallotto
Wolf’s mask order inflames partisan fight over virus
Gov. Tom Wolf’s more expansive mask order issued this week as the coronavirus shows new signs of life in Pennsylvania and the July Fourth holiday starts has been met with hostility from Republicans objecting to the Democrat’s use of power or even to wearing a mask itself.
It is one of many partisan fights over how Wolf has handled the coronavirus in a premier presidential battleground state where Democrats have sought to blame President Donald Trump for the devastation caused by the pandemic and Republicans have sought to blame Wolf.
It also comes as Texas’ Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered masks to be worn in public across most of the state, after previously saying the government could not order people to wear masks.
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This story was originally published July 4, 2020 at 8:46 AM.