As of Thursday Oct. 15, The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,598 new positive cases of COVID-19 across the state, according to the Department’s website, bringing the State’s total positive cases to 177,520.

Of those 1,598 new positive cases statewide, Montgomery County reported 49, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The 49 new positive cases pushed the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County to 12,694 countywide.

Of those 12,694 COVID cases, 6,623 are females, 5,991 are males, and 44 are unknown. The average age of individuals with COVID-19 across the county is 48.14 years-old.

There were 21 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State of Pennsylvania, bringing the State’s total death toll to 8,432. However, with no new deaths reported in Montgomery County, Montco’s death toll remains at 837.

Here is the breakdown of Montgomery County COVID-19 cases and deaths by municipality:

COVID-19 Alert PA App

In addition to following state guidelines, such as wearing a mask in all businesses, washing hands frequently, and practicing social distancing, The Pennsylvania Department of Health has launched the COVID-19 Alert PA app as an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

The COVID-19 Alert PA app uses the Exposure Notification System (ENS) by Apple and Google. Upon downloading the COVID-19 Alert PA app, the user has the option to receive notifications if they have potentially been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19

Users can aid in fighting the spread of COVID-19 by opting to report to the Pennsylvania Department of Health through the app daily if they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. In response, the app will provide information on what to do and allow the user to track their symptoms.

The app also provides users with the latest facts and figures on COVID-19 in Pennsylvania.

COVID-19 Testing

Montgomery County’s testing sites are by appointment only, do not require a vehicle and are self-administered.

Operations are as follows:

Ardmore – 114 W. Lancaster Ave

• Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 4pm-6pm
• Tuesday & Thursday – 12pm-2pm

Register Here

Green Lane – 2144 Snyder Rd

• Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 4pm-6pm
• Tuesday & Thursday – 12pm-2pm

Register Here

Lansdale – 421 W. Main St

• Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 4pm-6pm
• Tuesday & Thursday – 12pm-2pm

Register Here

Norristown – 1401 Dekalb Pike

• Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 10am-12pm
• Tuesday & Thursday – 3pm-5pm

Register Here

Pottstown – 364 King St

• Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 12pm-2pm
• Tuesday & Thursday – 4pm-6pm

Register Here

Willow Grove – 1678 Fairview Ave

• Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 12pm-2pm
• Tuesday & Thursday – 4pm-6pm

Register Here

Additional testing sites, many of which operate over the weekend, can be found here.

COVID-19 contact tracing efforts are ongoing and are critical to slowing the spread of the disease. The County has partnered with ACLAMO, Family Services of Montgomery County, Montgomery County OIC, and Visiting Nurses Association Community Services to help with contact tracing efforts.

Individuals who have been tested or identified as a direct contact of an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19 and has received a call from any of our community partners may return the call to 610.278.5923 to find out their results or status. All information discussed on the call is strictly confidential and is only used to trace COVID-19 cases.

Have more questions about being tested for COVID-19 in Montgomery County like ‘Do I need an appointment?’ or ‘Do I need insurance?’ Check out the County’s testing Q&A page here.