Westmoreland County sees 21 new coronavirus cases, 1 new death
Westmoreland County saw 21 new coronavirus cases and one new death, according to data released Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
The death toll attributed to covid-19 in Westmoreland County grew to 41.
The county has seen 1,214 cases overall, with 1,180 confirmed and 34 probable. It’s the 22nd straight day for double-digit cases in the county.
Of the 533 new tests reported Wednesday, 21 were positive for a positivity rate of 3.94%.
In Westmoreland County, 26,878 individuals have been tested, with 25,664 coming back negative. The county’s overall positivity rate sits at 4.52%.
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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