Nearly 400 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montco; 7-Day Trend Spikes Again

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Montgomery County reported 580 new positive cases of COVID-19, as well as no new deaths for the first day in a week.

Montgomery County

Montgomery County reported 392 new positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, Dec. 2, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 21,388 countywide.

Montgomery County’s 7-day trend has increased by 136 cases compared to the previous 7 days; the 14-day trend has increased by 1038 cases compared to the previous 14 days.

There are currently 362 Montgomery County residents hospitalized due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those 362 COVID-19 patients, 43 are on ventilators; two more than the previous day.

With two new COVID-19 deaths reported in Montgomery County, Montco’s death toll rises to 878.

Cases and Deaths by Municipality:

Municipality# of Total Cases# of Total Deaths
Norristown1,58658
Abington1,58176
Lower Merion1,41285
Cheltenham1,19456
Lower Providence9548
Springfield88891
Upper Moreland77330
Lansdale64731
Horsham63040
Upper Dublin60621
Upper Merion60516
Montgomery53132
Lower Moreland51314
Upper Providence49854
East Norriton49638
Hatfield Township4675
Pottstown4533
Whitemarsh44123
Limerick4411
Plymouth Township4159
Towamencin39527
Whitpain39016
West Norriton3876
Upper Gwynedd33738
Lower Salford3301
Lower Gwynedd30535
Skippack3048
Worcester2699
Ambler25616
Franconia25412
Lower Pottsgrove2341
New Hanover1890
Upper Hanover1740
Conshohocken1680
Souderton1671
Perkiomen1650
Douglass1552
Hatboro1502
Bridgeport1261
Upper Pottsgrove1071
Royersford1020
Trappe991
Jenkintown981
Lower Frederick880
Collegeville860
Hatfield Borough830
Pennsburg794
Telford680
Rockledge671
North Wales621
Narberth610
West Pottsgrove600
Upper Frederick570
East Greenville561
Red Hill551
Marlborough530
Salford431
Upper Salford420
Schwenksville290
West Conshohocken220
Bryn Athyn110
Green Lane90

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.

CountyTotal CasesTotal Deaths
Berks County14,347463
Bucks County18,296704
Chester County12,263400
Delaware County20,762806
Lehigh County11,868387
Philadelphia County63,7192,065

Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 8,921 new positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, Dec. 2, bringing the statewide total to 375,431.

There are 4,744 people currently hospitalized due to severe COVID-19 symptoms, with 967 of those people in intensive care.

There were 194 new COVID-19 deaths reported across the State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 10,757.

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

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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