COVID Confirmed Delaware Co Pennsylvania

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First confirmed (presumptive positive) case in Pennsylvania.

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To date, there are 2 cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania.

https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx

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Pennsylvania confirmed its first two "presumed positive" cases of the coronavirus in the state, Gov. Tom Wolf said during a news conference Friday morning. 

The COVID-19 patients are adults from Delaware County and Wayne County. Officials said the patients appear to have contracted the virus outside of Pennsylvania. There is no indication that the virus has spread in the community.  

The two patients and anyone who has been in close contact with them have been directed to self-quarantine in their homes for 14 days. 

That two-week period is the standard for anyone with the virus, or believed to have been in contact with the virus. 

Though tests at a lab near Philadelphia confirmed these patients as having the coronavirus on Friday, the test samples need to be confirmed by the CDC. That is why they are considered "presumed positive" at this time. Levine said she was not aware of any tests performed at the state level that were later found by the CDC to be incorrect.

State Health Secretary Rachel Levine said the state was ready for an outbreak and expects more cases to be confirmed in the coming days. 

State officials did not identify the patients and did not narrow down the location of the patients out of consideration for their privacy. 

One patient had traveled extensively in Europe, including to at least one country considered to be high risk for the coronavirus. The other traveled to another state and was in contact with someone now confirmed to have the virus.

Pennsylvania will be able to test up to about 150 cases per day by this weekend, Levine said. 

Gov. Wolf said he will make a general disaster declaration for the state on Friday to improve the ability to work across agencies and improve the coordinated response needed for this public health emergency. 

https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2020/03/06/coronavirus-in-pa-first-covid-19-case-confirmed-in-pennsylvania-wayne-delaware-county/4966026002/

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2 Coronavirus Cases In PA, Gov. Wolf Says

Gov. Tom Wolf said Friday morning that Pennsylvania now has two cases of the novel coronavirus.

By Max Bennett, Patch Staff 

Mar 6, 2020 10:01 am ET | Updated Mar 6, 2020 10:32 am ET

 

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania has two cases of novel coronavirus, Gov. Tom Wolf said Friday morning.

Wolf was joined by health officials in Harrisburg Friday at a news conference where he announced cases in Delaware and Wayne counties. Both cases are presumed positive, Wolf said.

Officials did not provide further details on the patients. Both patients are complying with directives to stay self-quarantined in their homes and both are in good condition, officials said.

The patients were exposed to the coronavirus, known as COVID-19, through travel, and it was not spread through community interaction, officials said Friday.

 

State health officials Thursday issued new guidelines for residents returning from China, Iran, Italy, and South Korea.

Earlier Friday, the Central Bucks School District in Bucks County closed five schools after people within the district were exposed to a confirmed case of the new coronavirus.

Two possible cases are being investigated in Philadelphia, as well.

A lab in Chester County has begun testing for the virus. The CDC said in late January that it would be screening passengers at the Philadelphia International Airport for the illness.

According to Pennsylvania health officials, travelers who are self-monitoring their health and practicing social distancing should:

• Take your temperature with a thermometer twice day and monitor for fever. Also watch for cough or trouble breathing.
• Stay home and avoid contact with others. Do not go to work or school for this 14-day period.
• If you must leave your home, do not take public transportation, taxis or ride-shares during the time you are practicing social distancing.
• If you must leave your home, avoid crowded places (such as shopping centers and movie theaters) and limit your activities in public.
• Keep your distance from others (about 6 feet or 2 meters).

Pennsylvanians are encouraged to help stop the spread of viruses by:

• Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
• Clean surfaces frequently, including countertops, light switches, cell phones and other frequently touched items.
• If you are sick, stay home and avoid contact with others.
• https://patch.com/pennsylvania/philadelphia/s/h1ghg/delco-has-presumed-coronavirus-case-gov-wolf-says

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