Coronavirus in Western Pa.: Over 21,000 cases in 14 counties, according to PA Dept. of Health

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REPORTER: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT GAVE BAND MEMBERS, CHEERLEADERS, AND FOOTBALL PLAYERS TWO TICKETS EACH TO GIVE TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR TONIGHT’S FOOTBALL GAME. THEY SAY THE STADIUM IS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE MORE THAN 250 PEOPLE, WITH SPACE FOR FANS TO SOCIAL DISTANCE. THE DISTRICTS POINTS TO THE JUDGE CALLING THE LIMIT MANDATE UNCONSTITUTIONAL. THE FANS ATTENDING TONIGHT MUST COMPLETE A HOME WELLNESS CHECK, ASKING ANYONE WITH COVID-19 SYMPTOMS TO STAY HOME. ABOUT 30 MINUTES EAST AT KARNS CITY SCHOOLS, SCHOOL OFFICIALS TELL PITTSBURGH’S ACTION NEWS 4, THEY WILL NOT RESTRICT THE NUMBER OF FANS WHO CAN ATTEND FOOTBALL GAMES AT ALL. WE SPOKE TO THE ATTORNEY FOR KARN CITY THIS AFTERNOON, HE SAYS THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DECIDING WHETHER FANS GET TO ATTEND THESE GAMES. >> THIS WHOLE THING IS ABOUT INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY. SO PEOPLE CAN HAVE MEETINGS LIKE THIS, WEIGHTINGS, CAN GO TO FOOTBALL GAMES, THEY CAN STILL BE RESPONSIBLE. THEY CAN STILL WEAR MASKS, SOCIAL DISTANCE. HE FAILED, THEY SHOULD STAY HOME. PEOPLE CAN BE -- IF ILL, THEY SHOULD STAY HOME. IT SHOULD BE ABOUT PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. REPORTER: FOR FANS COMING TO TONIGHT’S GAME, THEY MUST WEAR A MASK.

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There are now over 21,000 confirmed or probable cases of coronavirus reported in the Western Pennsylvania area.According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health's latest numbers, here is the breakdown in Western Pennsylvania counties:Allegheny 11,663 total cases (85 new cases reported)163,940 negative tests373 deaths (reported by county Health Dept.)Armstrong410 total cases (6 new)6,349 negative tests15 deathsBeaver 1,834 total cases (14 new)18,666 negative tests 111 deathsButler983 total cases (7 new)20,627 negative tests22 deathsClarion115 total cases (2 new)3,013 negative tests3 deathsFayette 766 total cases (3 new)14,444 negative tests7 deathsForest14 total cases (0 new)733 negative tests Greene168 total cases (2 new)3,972 negative tests 1 deathIndiana611 total cases (6 new)8,411 negative tests12 deathsLawrence499 total cases (4 new)7,280 negative tests22 deathsMercer688 total cases (4 new)11,039 negative tests13 deathsVenango80 total cases (0 new)4,513 negative tests1 deathWashington 1,275 total cases (7 new)23,722 negative tests28 deathsWestmoreland2,046 total cases (14 new)40,624 negative tests50 deaths reported by state, 48 reported by county coronerClick the link below to view a statewide map with county-by-county details.The Allegheny County Health Department announced Saturday that the county has 11,663 confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19, an increase of 85 cases from Friday. Allegheny County said the new cases were out of 828 test results, which means that about 10.3% of the tests were positive. Dates of positive tests ranged from Sept. 2-17. Ages of the new cases range from 3 to 88 years old, with a median age of 33.To date, there have been 373 COVID-19 deaths in Allegheny County, according to local health officials. Three new deaths were reported Saturday -- one person in their 40s, one in their 70s and one in their 90s. Two of the deaths are associated with a long-term care facility.Watch Allegheny County's most recent coronavirus news conference (Sept. 16) in the video below.Current hospitalization data is available at this link. Choose "Hospital Preparedness" at the bottom of the page and then select a county from the dropdown in the top right corner.Allegheny County released an interactive map that shows which municipalities in the county have confirmed cases, and how many cases each municipality has. Click here to view the map.Additional demographic information is available on the Allegheny County Health Department's website.A map from the Pennsylvania Department of Health is available HERE.Get the latest local and national coronavirus headlines in our newsletter:ï»¿The Allegheny County Health Department has partnered with United Way 211 to offer a 24/7 hotline. Please call 888-856-2774 to speak with a representative.