December 16th COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Records 324 New Positive Cases, 15 Deaths
Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery County reported 324 new positive cases of COVID-19, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 27,494 countywide.
With 15 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Montgomery County, Montco’s death toll climbed to 941.
Cases and Deaths by Municipality:
| Municipality | # of Total Cases | # of Total Deaths |
| Abington | 2,023 | 80 |
| Norristown | 1,860 | 59 |
| Lower Merion | 1,649 | 88 |
| Cheltenham | 1,437 | 59 |
| Lower Providence | 1,137 | 12 |
| Springfield | 1,009 | 91 |
| Upper Moreland | 1,006 | 34 |
| Lansdale | 908 | 45 |
| Upper Merion | 818 | 18 |
| Horsham | 795 | 42 |
| Upper Dublin | 731 | 23 |
| Montgomery | 697 | 35 |
| Lower Moreland | 662 | 15 |
| Upper Providence | 654 | 55 |
| Pottstown | 647 | 4 |
| Hatfield Township | 622 | 6 |
| Limerick | 617 | 1 |
| East Norriton | 604 | 40 |
| Whitemarsh | 574 | 23 |
| Plymouth Township | 565 | 12 |
| West Norriton | 517 | 6 |
| Towamencin | 514 | 29 |
| Whitpain | 494 | 16 |
| Skippack | 451 | 9 |
| Upper Gwynedd | 443 | 39 |
| Lower Salford | 438 | 1 |
| Franconia | 388 | 12 |
| Lower Gwynedd | 362 | 35 |
| Lower Pottsgrove | 347 | 2 |
| Worcester | 345 | 12 |
| Ambler | 309 | 16 |
| New Hanover | 266 | 0 |
| Upper Hanover | 238 | 0 |
| Souderton | 233 | 1 |
| Perkiomen | 231 | 0 |
| Conshohocken | 221 | 0 |
| Hatboro | 219 | 5 |
| Douglass | 208 | 2 |
| Bridgeport | 172 | 1 |
| Upper Pottsgrove | 166 | 1 |
| Royersford | 142 | 0 |
| Trappe | 136 | 1 |
| Hatfield Borough | 131 | 0 |
| Lower Frederick | 122 | 0 |
| Jenkintown | 121 | 1 |
| Pennsburg | 106 | 4 |
| Rockledge | 106 | 1 |
| Collegeville | 103 | 0 |
| Telford | 97 | 0 |
| West Pottsgrove | 93 | 0 |
| Upper Frederick | 91 | 0 |
| Marlborough | 80 | 0 |
| East Greenville | 72 | 1 |
| Red Hill | 71 | 1 |
| Upper Salford | 71 | 0 |
| Narberth | 69 | 0 |
| North Wales | 69 | 2 |
| Salford | 68 | 1 |
| Schwenksville | 36 | 0 |
| West Conshohocken | 28 | 0 |
| Bryn Athyn | 17 | 0 |
| Green Lane | 10 | 0 |
Neighboring Counties
The following is an update in COVID-19 data from Montgomery County’s neighboring counties, as provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
| County | Total Cases | Total Deaths |
| Berks County | 18,730 | 499 |
| Bucks County | 24,813 | 794 |
| Chester County | 16,414 | 440 |
| Delaware County | 24,917 | 857 |
| Lehigh County | 15,789 | 429 |
| Philadelphia County | 77,424 | 2,236 |
Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 9,035 new positive cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, Dec. 14th, bringing the statewide total to 465,134.
COVID-19 Testing in Montgomery County
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
Green Lane – 2144 Snyder Rd
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 4pm-6pm
- Tuesday & Thursday – 12pm-2pm
Lansdale – 421 W. Main St
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 4pm-6pm
- Tuesday & Thursday – 12pm-2pm
Norristown – 1401 Dekalb Pike
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 10am-12pm
- Tuesday & Thursday – 3pm-5pm
Pottstown – 364 King St
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 12pm-2pm
- Tuesday & Thursday – 4pm-6pm
Willow Grove – 1678 Fairview Ave
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 12pm-2pm
- Tuesday & Thursday – 4pm-6pm
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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