COVID-19 Update, April 3: Pa. death toll climbs past 100, more than 8K positive tests
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Pennsylvania passed a solemn benchmark, marking the 100th death in the state from COVID-19, as positive test results jumped 1,404 to a total of 8,420 statewide.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) reported 12 new deaths Thursday — bringing the state total of fatalities to 102.
“The continued rise in cases combined with our increasing deaths from COVID-19...
COVID-19 Update, April 2: Cases spike statewide, locally; two deaths reported in Chesco
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The official map of COVID-19 cases in Chester County as provided by the Chester County Health Department on April 2.
Case numbers of COVID-19 spiked sharply both statewide and in Chester County yesterday — with the report of two more deaths in the county on Wednesday.
Statewide, the state Department of Health jumped by 1,211 to a total of 7,016 with 16 new deaths,...
COVID-19 Update, April 1: Wolf makes ‘Stay at Home’ statewide; positive test results spike in Pa, growth in Chesco
Updated 3:30 p.m.: Gov. Wolf expands stay at home to entire state.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
COVID-19 cases grew sharply in one day in Pennsylvania, spiking to 5,805 cases in 60 counties — an increase of nearly 1,000 in a day — and 14 additional deaths, bringing the statewide total to 74.
Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Tom Wolf extended his ‘Stay At Home’ order to the entire...
COVID-19 Update, March 30: First death recorded in Chesco; state, local infections continue to rise
Updated, 3 pm: Adds four new counties under “stay at home” orders.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
A map showing the cases of COVID-19 cases in Chester County as of March 30. Courtesy, Chester County Health Department.
Chester County suffered its first fatality, Sunday, from the COVID-19 virus, county officials said Monday.
The victim was an 89-year-old male who lived in Willistown...
COVID-19 Update March 28: Positive cases continue to grow; more counties under ‘stay at home’ order
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
COVID-19 cases continue to grow in Pennsylvania and Chester County, as Gov. Tom Wolf added more counties Saturday to the “stay at home” orders, bringing the statewide total to 22 counties under virtual lockdown to fight the spread of virus.
The order now includes these 22 counties: Allegheny, Beaver, Berks, Bucks, Butler, Centre, Chester, Delaware, Erie, Lackawanna,...
COVID-19 Update 3-27: Cases continue to climb in Pa.; primary election formally delayed
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The steady growth in cases of COVID-19 and deaths continues in Pennsylvania, while growth in Chester County appears to have slowed for one day, while state government continues to add legislation and programs in order to aid the fight against the deadly virus.
The new numbers, as of midday Friday from the state Department of Health said that there are 531 additional...
Area dentists donate PPE to region’s hospitals
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Volunteers, observing social distancing, sort out medical supplies to be donated to regional hospitals.
Dentists from across the region have stepped up to help area hospitals with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), turning over a cache of donated equipment planned to be used for a charity event in June.
With the status of Mission of Mercy-PA up in the air —...
COVID-19 cases continue to spike in Pa., Chesco
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The COVID-19 Pandemic continues to take its toll on Pennsylvania and Chester County as reported cases continue to spike higher — and the state’s death toll is now 11. Eric County was added to the seven counties — including Chester County — under the governor’s stay at home orders.
In Pennsylvania, the state Department of Health reports 1,127 cases...
Wolf flawed but OK on COVID-19, but DOH dropping the ball
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
I don’t want to nitpick, but…
Look, let’s be clear: Gov. Tom Wolf has done a solid job in reacting to COVID-19 crisis. Compared to knuckleheads like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, he’s been brilliant. Compared to President Donald Trump….well, he’s a super genius.
But, admittedly, that’s been kind of a low bar. Compare Wolf to...
COVID-19 positive tests grow statewide and in county
By Mike McGann, Editor, The TImes
Testing being done at the state lab in Exton. Courtesy, Pa. Dept. of Health.
COVID-19 cases continue to grow in Pennsylvania, with cases statewide spiking to 851 in 40 counties with seven deaths, according to the state Department of Health.
In Chester County, numbers jumped again, rising to 41 from 30 yesterday, with 624 tests coming back negative. No one in Chester...
