NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County officials and the
Office of Public Health (OPH) today reported COVID-19 test results and deaths from December 9 to December 15, 2020. Over the past week, 3,077 additional people tested positive for coronavirus, and 47 people died of COVID-19, bringing the countywide total to 27,494 cases and 941 deaths.
Nine of the individuals who died of COVID-19 resided in a long-term care facility. Of the new cases, 85 of the new cases are in long-term care facilities. None of the reported positive COVID-19 cases resulted from antibody testing. More information is included in the
linked weekly report.
“As COVID-19 cases remain high in Montgomery County, we are once again asking our residents to help us by standing united against the virus. This includes limiting your outings to essential travel, wearing a mask when you have to go out, washing your hands frequently, and maintaining social distance,” said Dr. Valerie A. Arkoosh, Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners. “Together, we can continue to protect our hospitals and first responders. There is light at the end of this tunnel. In a few short months there will be safe and effective vaccine available for our community but we need to continue to stay home to stay safe.”
A full breakdown of all Montgomery County COVID-19 cases can be found on the
COVID-19 Data Hub. The Hub hosts the County’s COVID-19 maps, data, and charts that show the number of daily cases and deaths related to COVID-19, including hospitalizations and ventilator use. There is also demographic information on cases by age, gender and race.
County Announces COVID-19 Testing Sites Weather Related Closures: Due to the impending winter weather projected for our area on Wednesday December 16 and Thursday December 17, the following changes are being made to the COVID-19 testing site schedule:
- Wednesday, December 16: All Montgomery County COVID-19 testing sites will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon. Sites may close early if the weather deteriorates.
- Thursday, December 17: All Montgomery County COVID-19 testing sites will be closed.
Additional updates will be posted to the County’s social media platforms and the
COVID-19 Data Hub. We thank residents for their patience and understanding. Anyone with a canceled appointment will be contacted by text message to reschedule.
Saturday COVID-19 Testing Site Hours: The County will open its Norristown testing location from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 19. Residents can book appointments starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 18. The Norristown testing site is located at 1401 Dekalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Under normal conditions,
Montgomery County COVID-19 testing sites are open weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at six locations across the County weather permitting. Testing is available to anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in Montgomery County. Appointments can be made weekdays starting at 7 a.m.
online or starting at 8:30 a.m. by calling (610) 970-2937.
New Guidance for Returning to Work & School: Montgomery County has updated its return to work and school guidance to reflect the latest recommendations from the CDC and the Commonwealth. This includes information on when people should discontinue quarantine if they test positive for the virus or if they were in close contact with someone who tested positive. In addition, residents can now request a return to work letter electronically from the County. Updated information is available at
www.montcopa.org/covidreturn.
No-Cost Flu Shots: The Montgomery County Office of Public Health continues to offer appointment-only flu shots. Flu shots are available at no cost to anyone age 6 months and older who live, work, or go to school in Montgomery County. Residents can call (610) 278-5145 to make an appointment at the Norristown Public Health Center, 1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19404 (Entrance on DeKalb Street).
COVID-19 Media Briefing: The next press briefing on COVID-19 cases and mitigation efforts will be held Wednesday, December 16, at 3 p.m. A link for media to register will be announced through a media advisory. It will be streamed live to the public on
Montgomery County’s Facebook page and a recording will be uploaded on the County’s
Public Safety YouTube channel.