Over 190 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montco; 7-Day Trend Begins Downward Tick

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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 194 new positive cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, Dec. 1, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 20,997 countywide.

Montgomery County’s 7-day trend has decreased by 19 cases compared to the previous 7 days; the 14-day trend has increased by 963 cases compared to the previous 14 days.

There are currently 337 Montgomery County residents hospitalized due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those 337 COVID-19 patients, 41 are on ventilators.

With five new COVID-19 deaths reported in Montgomery County, Montco’s death toll rises to 876.

Cases and Deaths by Municipality:

Municipality# of Total Cases# of Total Deaths
Norristown1,57358
Abington1,56276
Lower Merion1,39085
Cheltenham1,17556
Lower Providence9358
Springfield88191
Upper Moreland75830
Horsham62140
Lansdale62131
Upper Dublin59421
Upper Merion57916
Montgomery52432
Lower Moreland49814
East Norriton48738
Upper Providence48654
Hatfield Township4605
Pottstown4473
Whitemarsh43523
Limerick4351
Plymouth Township4099
Towamencin38427
West Norriton3826
Whitpain37616
Upper Gwynedd33138
Lower Salford3251
Skippack3018
Lower Gwynedd30035
Worcester2618
Ambler25316
Franconia24612
Lower Pottsgrove2281
New Hanover1850
Upper Hanover1700
Conshohocken1660
Souderton1641
Perkiomen1630
Douglass1532
Hatboro1422
Bridgeport1221
Upper Pottsgrove1051
Royersford1020
Trappe991
Jenkintown971
Lower Frederick860
Collegeville820
Hatfield Borough810
Pennsburg784
Telford670
Rockledge641
North Wales611
West Pottsgrove600
Narberth580
East Greenville560
Upper Frederick550
Red Hill541
Marlborough520
Salford431
Upper Salford410
Schwenksville290
West Conshohocken220
Bryn Athyn110
Green Lane80

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 County14,065461
Bucks County17,936693
Chester County12,263400
Delaware County20,364801
Lehigh County11,579385
Philadelphia County62,3952,042

Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 5,676 new positive cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, Dec. 1, bringing the statewide total to 366,140.

There are 4,631 people currently hospitalized due to severe COVID-19 symptoms, with 970 of those people in intensive care.

There were 180 new COVID-19 deaths reported across the State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 10,563.

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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