9 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Centre County, with 7 from long-term care facilities
Centre County Coroner Scott Sayers reported nine new COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday night, with all but two coming from a long-term care facility.
The coroner’s office has confirmed 67 COVID-19 deaths in the county, while the state lists 59 as of Wednesday.
Seven of the newly reported deaths, which occurred from Nov. 23 through Tuesday, were from long-term care facilities. Six came from a facility in the 16823 (Bellefonte and Pleasant Gap) ZIP code, and one was reported in 16801 (State College) ZIP code. They include three men, ranging in age from 62 to 87 years old, and four women, ranging in age from 78 to 94 years old.
Two deaths — both men — were reported at Mount Nittany Medical Center, including the youngest reported death to date, a 55-year-old man.
Coronavirus cases in area long-term care facilities have surged this fall, with 90% of Centre Crest residents actively infected — 145 active cases among residents and 46 among employees — Administrator Andrew Naugle told the Centre Daily Times.
There have been 493 cases among nursing or personal care home residents in Centre County across 16 facilities, though it is unclear from state data how the cases are distributed.
Across Centre County, there were 75 new cases Wednesday, according to the state Department of Health. It brings the total to 6,473 (6,158 confirmed and 315 probable) since March 20. There have been 47,523 negative tests.
Mount Nittany Medical Center is treating 40 COVID-19 patients between the ages of 33 and 91, a spokesperson said.
This story was originally published December 2, 2020 at 9:26 AM.
