Hospitalizations due to Coronavirus down, but number of cases near 100 Tuesday and today

On Tuesday, June 2nd and Wednesday, June 3rd, Montgomery County officials released the latest data on the Coronavirus’ impact in the county. On June 2nd there were 94 new cases of Coronavirus, followed by 97 on June 3rd. That brings the total number of cases in the county to 7,221.

Over June 2nd and 3rd, nine deaths were reported. That brings the countywide total to 702 confirmed deaths. Deaths tied to a long-term care facility account for 591 or 84% of the total. Probable deaths, those not confirmed with a lab test, total 112.

The latest local data is as follows:

  • Abington Township is at 485, which is 14 more than Monday
    • There have been 57 overall deaths in Abington, which is one more than Monday
  • Cheltenham Township is at 477, which is three more than Monday
    • There have been 43 deaths overall in Cheltenham
  • Jenkintown is at 29, which is the same as Friday
    • There have been zero deaths in Jenkintown

The county’s hospitals now report less than 200 patients. Approximately 25% are on ventilators.

In regards to long-term care facilities, 94 facilities report that 1,996 residents and 707 staff members

The latest data from the county is here.

You can watch today’s press conference below.