State Reports Highest Daily Increase in COVID-19 Cases with 6,339; Montgomery County Reports 225 New Positives
Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 6,339 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Wednesday, Nov. 18, yet another record-breaking day with the highest daily increase in cases, bringing the statewide total to 281,852.
There were 110 new COVID-19 deaths reported across the State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 9,465.
Montgomery County
Montgomery County reported 225 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Nov. 18, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 17,355 countywide.
Montgomery County’s 7-day trend has increased by 689 cases compared to the previous 7 days; the 14-day trend has increased by 1,634 cases compared to the previous 14 days.
With three new COVID-19 deaths reported in Montgomery County, Montco’s death toll rises to 857.
Cases and Deaths by Municipality:
| Municipality | # of Total Cases | # of Total Deaths |
| Norristown | 1,461 | 57 |
| Abington | 1,259 | 72 |
| Lower Merion | 1,225 | 85 |
| Cheltenham | 993 | 56 |
| Lower Providence | 825 | 8 |
| Springfield | 789 | 91 |
| Upper Moreland | 586 | 30 |
| Horsham | 514 | 39 |
| Upper Dublin | 493 | 20 |
| Upper Merion | 473 | 16 |
| East Norriton | 449 | 37 |
| Montgomery | 442 | 31 |
| Lansdale | 437 | 31 |
| Upper Providence | 422 | 54 |
| Lower Moreland | 388 | 14 |
| Whitemarsh | 379 | 23 |
| Pottstown | 355 | 3 |
| Hatfield Township | 353 | 4 |
| Plymouth Township | 347 | 9 |
| Limerick | 332 | 1 |
| Whitpain | 306 | 15 |
| Towamencin | 302 | 27 |
| West Norriton | 300 | 6 |
| Upper Gwynedd | 269 | 38 |
| Lower Salford | 262 | 1 |
| Lower Gwynedd | 250 | 35 |
| Skippack | 228 | 6 |
| Ambler | 218 | 16 |
| Worcester | 192 | 5 |
| Franconia | 181 | 12 |
| Lower Pottsgrove | 175 | 0 |
| Upper Hanover | 141 | 0 |
| Perkiomen | 130 | 0 |
| Souderton | 128 | 0 |
| New Hanover | 128 | 0 |
| Conshohocken | 126 | 0 |
| Douglass | 120 | 2 |
| Hatboro | 99 | 1 |
| Bridgeport | 90 | 1 |
| Trappe | 81 | 1 |
| Jenkintown | 81 | 1 |
| Upper Pottsgrove | 81 | 1 |
| Royersford | 80 | 0 |
| Lower Frederick | 72 | 0 |
| Collegeville | 69 | 0 |
| Pennsburg | 68 | 4 |
| Telford | 61 | 0 |
| Hatfield Borough | 60 | 0 |
| West Pottsgrove | 53 | 0 |
| Rockledge | 52 | 1 |
| North Wales | 50 | 1 |
| Narberth | 46 | 0 |
| Upper Frederick | 41 | 0 |
| Salford | 35 | 1 |
| East Greenville | 35 | 0 |
| Red Hill | 34 | 1 |
| Upper Salford | 31 | 0 |
| Marlborough | 30 | 0 |
| Schwenksville | 26 | 0 |
| West Conshohocken | 19 | 0 |
| Bryn Athyn | 7 | 0 |
| Green Lane | 7 | 0 |
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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