County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper today announced three new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Erie County. The total number of cumulative cases of COVID-19 in Erie County to date is 93, with 2,133 negatives and 67 recovered.
Two of the new cases are in their 40s, and one is in their 50s; all are located in Zone 1, which can be found on the cumulative cases map by zone at eriecountypa.gov. Current data can be found on the chart on the “Positive Cases in Erie County” page at eriecountypa.gov. Contact tracing continues by Erie County Department of Health.
The environmental team at Erie County Department of Health continues to make field visits and work with the guidelines from the state to assist businesses with reopening in Erie County.
“We still do not have treatment or a vaccine,” Dahlkemper said. “I am very, very concerned. A lot of people would like to believe that the pandemic doesn’t affect them. COVID-19 has taken people from every state at every level of society, every race and every age group. I do hope to have more guidance soon, but the guidance only goes so far. People have to follow the guidance in order for it to work. Please continue to stay home, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and frequently throughout the day, wear a mask if you must leave your home, and keep a distance of at least 6 feet from anyone who does not live inside of your home.”
Guidance for construction and golf, as well as guidance for masks and businesses allowed to operate, fact sheets, business resources, family resources, videos, translations, continues to be added to eriecountypa.gov as it comes available.
All questions related to COVID-19 symptoms and enforcement should be directed to Erie County Department of Health at 814-451-6700 or ecdhinfo@eriecountypa.gov.
