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Westmoreland County adds 35 new coronavirus cases, 1 new death

Mike Palm
By Mike Palm
1 Min Read July 16, 2020 | 5 years Ago
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Westmoreland County recorded double-digit coronavirus cases for the 16th straight day.

The county added 35 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, bringing the total to 1,089.

Of those, 1,057 are confirmed and 32 are listed as probable.

One new death was attributed to covid-19, bringing the county’s total to 40 during the pandemic.

The new cases come from 392 tests, representing a 8.9% positivity rate.

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Mike Palm is a TribLive digital producer who also writes music reviews and features. A Westmoreland County native, he joined the Trib in 2001, where he spent years on the sports copy desk, including serving as night sports editor. He has been with the multimedia staff since 2013. He can be reached at mpalm@triblive.com.

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