85% of confirmed deaths due to Coronavirus in Montgomery County tied to long-term care facilities

Montgomery County officials announced today at a press conference that there are 119 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the county. The countywide total is now 4,310.

The death total rose by 18 since yesterday bringing the countywide total to 293. The number of probable deaths totals 130 (these victims weren’t tested).

On the long-term care facility front, 90 facilities are reporting at least one positive case. There are 1014 residents and 458 staff members who have tested positive. Not all are Montgomery County residents.

In regards to deaths, 249 of the 293 confirmed deaths due to Coronavirus (85 percent) are connected to a long-term care facility.

Locally the numbers are as follows:

  • Abington Township is at 309, which 22 more than yesterday
    • There have been 24 deaths in Abington, which is two more than yesterday
  • Cheltenham Township is at 335, which is 29 more than yesterday
    • There have been 19 deaths in Cheltenham, which is eight more than yesterday
  • Jenkintown is at 25, which is two more than yesterday
    • There have been zero deaths in Jenkintown

You can view the latest data from the county here.

You can watch today’s press conference below:

Posted by Montgomery County, PA on Friday, May 1, 2020