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There are six "presumed" cases of coronavirus in Pennsylvania, according to Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health reports two additional patients tested presumed positive in Montgomery County on Sunday. The departments says, "These two individuals, both adults, have mild symptoms and are isolated at home. They tested presumptive positive after known international exposure. This brings the total of Pennsylvania presumptive positive cases to six."

Saturday, Wolf released a statement confirming two new presumptive positive cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Pa. Both individuals are from Montgomery County, have mild symptoms, and are in isolation at home.

Wolf previously made an announcement at a Friday morning news conference. He said there are two cases that are "presumed" because while they tested positive with the state, the coronavirus cases have to be confirmed by the CDC.

Wolf said one of the cases is in Delaware County and the other is in Wayne County. Both individuals have been quarantined at their homes. Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Rachel Levine said the individuals are in good physical condition.

Counties impacted to date include:

Delaware; one patient

Montgomery; four patients

Wayne; one patient

The Wayne County patient recently traveled to a country where coronavirus is present. The Delaware County patient recently traveled to an area of the United States where coronavirus is present.

“We anticipated this very scenario and have been preparing for Pennsylvanians to become impacted by this virus,” Governor Wolf said. “This is not the first rapidly-spreading virus we have faced in our commonwealth and it will not be the last. We are prepared to mitigate the spread of this virus.”

Wolf said his office is also monitoring Bucks County, where the superintendent of the Central Bucks School District closed five schools Friday out of an abundance of caution. There are no confirmed cases in Bucks County, according to Levine.

“Further spread of this virus throughout the nation will likely occur,” Dr. Levine said. “We encourage people to prepare for potential life disruptions. The same family emergency plans and kits that we use to prepare for flu or norovirus, and even snowstorms and floods, are important now. Pennsylvanians should continue to help stop the spread of viruses by washing your hands, covering coughs and sneezes, cleaning surfaces and staying home if you are sick.”

© Provided by WGAL Lancaster-Harrisburg Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announces two coronavirus cases.

Shortly after the news conference, Wolf signed a disaster declaration to provide more support for the state response.

RESOURCE: Pa. coronavirus information

Coronavirus by the numbers

There are nearly 100,000 cases worldwide.

There are more than 3,300 deaths worldwide.

There are 233 cases and 12 deaths to date in the United States.

The CDC expects cases to continue to be confirmed in the upcoming days and weeks but wants everyone to take action to help prevent the spread of the virus. The CDC also said due to the rapidly changing nature of the spread of COVID-19 around the world, it is important for families to be prepared.

Coronavirus - What you should know

The following information is from the CDC:

What are the signs and symptoms?

The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.

Fever

Cough

Shortness of breath

Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.

How does COVID-19 Spread?

Person-to-person spread

The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.

Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).

Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

Can someone spread the virus without being sick?

People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest).

Some spread might be possible before people show symptoms; there have been reports of this occurring with this new coronavirus, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

Spread from contact with infected surfaces or objects

It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

How easily does coronavirus spread?

The virus that causes COVID-19 seems to be spreading easily and sustainably in the community (“community spread”) in some affected geographic areas.

How easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily.

Another factor is whether the spread is sustained, spreading continually without stopping.

Prevention and treatment

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Stay home when you are sick.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.

CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.

Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing website.

For information specific to healthcare, see CDC’s Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings.

These are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several viruses. CDC does have specific guidance for travelers.

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