Now under a stay-at-home order, Centre County adds 7 new coronavirus cases
With Centre County now under a stay-at-home order, the number of confirmed cases in the county grew by 7 on Sunday, according to the state Department of Health.
The total number of cases in Centre County is 22, while the statewide total is now at 3,394 — with 643 more cases than Saturday.
Four more people have also died of the coronavirus, bringing the state total to 38. No Centre County residents, or residents from neighboring counties, have died from the pandemic. The state updates its county-by-county coronavirus numbers at noon every day.
Nearby Mifflin County gained its first cases on Sunday, with two confirmed by the state Department of Health.
Cases totals from nearby counties are as follows:
- Blair County: 3
- Huntingdon County: 1
- Clearfield County: 2
- Cambria County: 1
- Juniata County: 1
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.
On Saturday, Gov. Tom Wolf added Centre County to a list of Pennsylvania counties under a stay-at-home order through at least April 6.
This story was originally published March 29, 2020 at 12:02 PM.