County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper and Erie County Department of Health announce 116 new positive cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths have been reported in Erie County as of 11:59 p.m. on March 10. Of the new cases, 68 are attributed to mass testing that was conducted at Albion State Correctional Institution.
The total cumulative cases of COVID-19 in Erie County since March 2020 is 17,991, with 446 deaths (reported in NEDSS).
This information can be found on the chart on the “Positive Cases in Erie County” page at eriecountypa.gov.
All residents are reminded to wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth when near anyone who does not live inside their home, keep a 6-foot distance from others, stay home as much as possible – and definitely when feeling ill, wash hands frequently, and limit activities outside of their homes.
Take the safe choices pledge at eriecountypa.gov.
The next press briefing will take place Wednesday, March 17, at 3 p.m.
All questions related to COVID-19 should be directed to Erie County Department of Health at 814-451-6700 or ecdhinfo@eriecountypa.gov.
