Over 240 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montco, State Reports Highest Daily Increase Yet

Montgomery County reported 250 new positive cases of COVID-19. While the 7-day positivity trend has began to increase by less, the 14-day trend continues to tick higher and higher.

Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 5,900 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Tuesday, Nov. 17, yet another record-breaking day with the highest daily increase in cases, bringing the statewide total to 275,513.

There were 30 new COVID-19 deaths reported across the State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 9,355.

Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer

Montgomery County

Montgomery County reported 245 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Nov. 17, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 17,132 countywide.

Montgomery County’s 7-day trend has increased by 738 cases compared to the previous 7 days; the 14-day trend has increased by 1,628 cases compared to the previous 14 days.

With four new COVID-19 deaths reported in Montgomery County, Montco’s death toll rises to 854.

Source: Montgomery County COVID-19 Website

Cases and Deaths by Municipality:

Municipality# of Total Cases# of Total Deaths
Norristown1,45257
Abington1,25071
Lower Merion1,20585
Cheltenham98355
Lower Providence8168
Springfield79191
Upper Moreland57530
Horsham50839
Upper Dublin48520
Upper Merion47016
East Norriton44536
Montgomery44031
Lansdale42331
Upper Providence41754
Lower Moreland38514
Whitemarsh37223
Pottstown3483
Hatfield Township3464
Plymouth Township3409
Limerick3251
Whitpain30415
West Norriton2986
Towamencin29727
Upper Gwynedd26538
Lower Salford2551
Lower Gwynedd24635
Skippack2256
Ambler21816
Worcester1865
Franconia17912
Lower Pottsgrove1690
Upper Hanover1410
Perkiomen1280
Souderton1280
New Hanover1280
Conshohocken1230
Douglass1182
Hatboro1001
Bridgeport891
Trappe811
Royersford800
Upper Pottsgrove801
Jenkintown741
Lower Frederick720
Pennsburg684
Collegeville680
Hatfield Borough580
Telford570
West Pottsgrove530
Rockledge521
North Wales501
Narberth450
Upper Frederick400
Salford351
East Greenville350
Red Hill341
Upper Salford310
Marlborough290
Schwenksville260
West Conshohocken180
Bryn Athyn70
Green Lane70

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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