Clarion County Reports 13 New COVID-19 Cases Since Friday, Eight Additional Cases Reported in Forest County

Aly Delp

Aly Delp

Published February 16, 2021 9:20 pm
Clarion County Reports 13 New COVID-19 Cases Since Friday, Eight Additional Cases Reported in Forest County

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that as of 12:00 a.m., February 16, Clarion County reported 13 new COVID-19 cases since Friday.

The county’s total number of cases has reached 2,595, and the death toll remains at 79.

Neighboring Forest County reported eight new COVID-19 cases since Friday, bringing the county’s total number of cases to 1,367. No additional deaths were reported in Forest County, leaving the death toll at 19.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., February 16, there were 10,981 additional positive cases of COVID-19 since Friday, February 12, bringing the statewide total to 899,237.

LOCAL REGION — Cases Since Friday

County Previous Total New Cases Total Cases Deaths
Armstrong 4768 39 4807 115
Butler 13351 138 13489 354 (2 new)
Clarion 2582 13 2595 79
Clearfield 5958 80 6038 111 (1 new)
Crawford 6149 59 6208 135 (2 new)
Elk 2243 24 2267 35 (1 new)
Forest 1359 8 1367 19
Indiana 4934 38 4972 154 (1 new)
Jefferson 2684 27 2711 83
McKean 2931 41 2972 60
Mercer 7766 87 7853 236 (1 new)
Venango 3225 30 3255 78
Warren 2091 19 2110 95

 

The most accurate daily data is available on the website, with archived data also available.

Mask-wearing is required in all businesses and whenever leaving home. Consistent mask-wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.

While vaccine supply from the federal government remains limited, the Department of Health is working to ensure the vaccine is provided in a way that is ethical, equitable and efficient.

The Wolf Administration stresses the role Pennsylvanians play in helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
  • Cover any coughs or sneezes with your elbow, not your hands.
  • Clean surfaces frequently.
  • Stay home to avoid spreading COVID-19, especially if you are unwell.
  • If you must go out, you are required to wear a mask when in a business or where it is difficult to maintain proper social distancing.
  • Download the COVID Alert PA app and make your phone part of the fight. The free app can be found in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store by searching for “covid alert pa”.

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