Penn Hills area coronavirus numbers continue to be among highest in eastern suburbs

As coronavirus cases continue to surge in Allegheny County and across the country, the Penn Hills area’s numbers remain among the highest in the eastern suburbs.

As of Jan. 13, there have been 2,019 total cases of the novel coronavirus in Penn Hills since March, according to the latest information provided by an interactive Allegheny County covid-19 map. A total of 44 deaths have been reported, and 10,853 tests have been administered to Penn Hills residents. The case rate in Penn Hills is 477 per 10,000 residents, or 4.8%.

Since the pandemic began, Verona has had 103 cases. One death has been reported, and 632 tests have been administered to Verona residents. The case rate in Verona is 416 per 10,000 residents, or 4.2%.