Pa. sets another record for new coronavirus cases, sees first flu death
Written by Juliana on November 11, 2020
Pa. sets another record for new coronavirus cases, sees first flu death
By Jen Rehill
November 11, 2020
More than 4,300 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Pennsylvania yesterday. It’s another new high as the state counts continue to skyrocket.
The increases coincide with a national surge and put the total number for Pennsylvania at more than 230,000 cases and more than 9,000 deaths.
The seven-day average of cases has grown 45% in the past week. Record numbers for Pa. have been posted five times since last Tuesday.
Lehigh and Northampton counties reported 185 new cases on. Thursday, Nov. 11.
Flu cases are also beginning to tick up across the state. So far there have been nearly 400 cases. The first death from the flu this season was reported Wednesday, Nov. 10.
The state department of health is urging residents to get a flu shot this year.
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