Over 580 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montco; State Reports Highest Daily Increase Yet

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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 587 new positive cases of COVID-19 Friday, Dec. 4, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 22,616 countywide.

Montgomery County’s 7-day trend has increased by 758 cases compared to the previous 7 days; the 14-day trend has increased by 1338 cases compared to the previous 14 days.

There are currently 430 Montgomery County residents hospitalized due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those 430 COVID-19 patients, 49 are on ventilators.

Source: Montgomery County Department of Health

With seven new COVID-19 deaths reported in Montgomery County, Montco’s death toll rises to 886.

Cases and Deaths by Municipality:

Municipality# of Total Cases# of Total Deaths
Abington1,66176
Norristown1,63958
Lower Merion1,46285
Cheltenham1,25956
Lower Providence1,00510
Springfield90891
Upper Moreland82331
Lansdale69531
Horsham66940
Upper Merion65216
Upper Dublin64121
Montgomery55533
Lower Moreland54814
Upper Providence53755
East Norriton52439
Hatfield Township5075
Pottstown4813
Limerick4791
Whitemarsh47123
Plymouth Township4409
West Norriton4266
Whitpain41416
Towamencin41327
Upper Gwynedd34838
Lower Salford3451
Skippack3268
Lower Gwynedd32435
Franconia28412
Worcester27910
Ambler26716
Lower Pottsgrove2491
New Hanover2050
Upper Hanover1840
Souderton1751
Conshohocken1730
Perkiomen1710
Hatboro1672
Douglass1632
Bridgeport1371
Upper Pottsgrove1151
Trappe1091
Royersford1070
Jenkintown1061
Lower Frederick970
Hatfield Borough920
Collegeville910
Pennsburg884
Rockledge771
Telford710
North Wales632
West Pottsgrove630
Narberth620
Upper Frederick610
East Greenville591
Red Hill561
Marlborough560
Upper Salford480
Salford471
Schwenksville290
West Conshohocken250
Bryn Athyn120
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 County15,136470
Bucks County19,654716
Chester County13,426411
Delaware County21,560812
Lehigh County12,554395
Philadelphia County66,2152,099

Pennsylvania

On a record breaking day with the highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 11,763 new positive cases of COVID-19 Friday, Dec. 4, bringing the statewide total to 398,600.

There are 5,071 people currently hospitalized due to severe COVID-19 symptoms, with 1,065 of those people in intensive care.

There were 169 new COVID-19 deaths reported across the State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 11,113.

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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