319 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montco, State Reports Highest Daily Increase Yet

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Montgomery County reported 319 new positive cases of COVID-19, while the state reports its highest daily increase yet on Thursday Nov. 19.

Montgomery County

Montgomery County reported 319 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Nov. 19, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 17,672 countywide.

Montgomery County’s 7-day trend has increased by 505 cases compared to the previous 7 days; the 14-day trend has increased by 1,780 cases compared to the previous 14 days.

With three new COVID-19 deaths reported in Montgomery County, Montco’s death toll rises to 860.

Cases and Deaths by Municipality:

Municipality# of Total Cases# of Total Deaths
Norristown1,46957
Abington1,28573
Lower Merion1,23785
Cheltenham1,00456
Lower Providence8368
Springfield80991
Upper Moreland59730
Horsham52139
Upper Dublin50320
Upper Merion48116
Lansdale45531
East Norriton45037
Montgomery44931
Upper Providence42954
Lower Moreland39514
Whitemarsh38423
Pottstown3663
Hatfield Township3594
Plymouth Township3549
Limerick3441
Whitpain31316
Towamencin30927
West Norriton3056
Upper Gwynedd27538
Lower Salford2671
Lower Gwynedd25235
Skippack2336
Ambler22216
Worcester1956
Franconia18712
Lower Pottsgrove1800
Upper Hanover1440
New Hanover1390
Conshohocken1330
Souderton1320
Perkiomen1300
Douglass1232
Hatboro1041
Bridgeport911
Upper Pottsgrove871
Jenkintown821
Trappe821
Royersford800
Lower Frederick740
Collegeville730
Pennsburg684
Hatfield Borough630
Telford610
Rockledge561
West Pottsgrove540
North Wales501
Narberth460
Upper Frederick430
East Greenville370
Red Hill361
Salford351
Marlborough330
Upper Salford320
Schwenksville260
West Conshohocken190
Bryn Athyn70
Green Lane70

Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 7,126 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Thursday, Nov. 19, yet another record-breaking day with the highest daily increase in cases, bringing the statewide total to 288,978.

There were 116 new COVID-19 deaths reported across the State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 9,581.

COVID-19 Testing

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

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 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.

Additional Information

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.

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