The last update I made was on 10/29 where I explained where UPMC Northwest was in capacity and preparedness. I am working on a follow-up on that for next week.
The last update can be read here.
http://richardsayerphotojournalism.weebly.com/eight--322/a-surge-of-cases-covid-numbers-climbing-in-county-region-and-state-especially-among-young-adults
Since that day we have jumped over 100 new cases. As of Nov. 5. 2020 reported cases of Venango County residents was 376 since March 29. That is close to 300 cases in just a little over a month's time.
The last update can be read here.
http://richardsayerphotojournalism.weebly.com/eight--322/a-surge-of-cases-covid-numbers-climbing-in-county-region-and-state-especially-among-young-adults
Since that day we have jumped over 100 new cases. As of Nov. 5. 2020 reported cases of Venango County residents was 376 since March 29. That is close to 300 cases in just a little over a month's time.
UPDATE: 10-26-2020.
Venango County has 225 total cases since March 29. Almost 150 since the end of September.
Crawford County has 40 new cases since Friday's report.
Some tips for healthier living during a pandemic can be found at Pennsylvania Department of Health website.
Venango County has 225 total cases since March 29. Almost 150 since the end of September.
Crawford County has 40 new cases since Friday's report.
Some tips for healthier living during a pandemic can be found at Pennsylvania Department of Health website.
UPDATE:I'm leaving these updates so everyone can determine for themselves how current the numbers are so you can best understand the situation. As of 10/22/2020 the Venango County number is 192 positive COVID-19 cases since March 29. But now we are over 100 cases since the end of September.
UPDATE 10/20/2020. Eleven new cases in last two days reported in Venango County. 179 total. Over 90 new cases in 20 days.
A reminder of how to protect yourself and be found with some tips for healthier living by visiting the Pennsylvania Department of Health website.
UPDATE: 10/18/2020 - Seven new cases reported today. Venango County now has 168 reported cases and 80 new cases since the beginning of October.
A reminder of how to protect yourself and be found with some tips for healthier living by visiting the Pennsylvania Department of Health website.
UPDATE: 12 new cases have been reported as of Saturday, 10/17/2020 bringing the total to 161 cases in Venango County. Over 70 new cases since the beginning of October.
10/15/2020
On August 1, 2020, there were 62 cases of COVID-19 reported in Venango County since the beginning of the pandemic more than five months prior.
The county recorded its first case at the very end of March. By the end of April, they had only risen to seven cases in a month's time.
For the next five months, they averaged a little more than 10 cases a month.
Venango was the place to be.
Even with opening up businesses, increasing capacity numbers and the start of the school year with students in classes, the cases only jumped another 18 in September.
However, in the last two weeks the county totals jumped over 60 new cases to a total of 149 since March 29. That potentially means we have the highest active count of positive Covid-19 cases right now in the county since this all began.
Venango County commissioner Mike Dulaney said the current cases appear to all be spread across the county and no specific event has been linked to the spread as far as he knows at this time. "If we see pockets, it is typically multiple cases in a single household," he said.
Fellow commissioner Chip Abromovic agrees. "I don't know what is causing the spike but we're looking into it," he said.
Dulaney agreed the county is keeping a close watch to identify if any event or location seems to be the root of a problematic spread. "One thing about Venango is the rumor mill is strong, so we typically hear pretty quickly if it was from some events. But like I said, I don't want to disqualify the possibility. I just can't say for certain." Abromovic said he has a couple of friends who have had it rough battling the virus. He wonders if most of the spread has been due to a family member having it and giving it to other family members. He noted an early jump back in April where an entire family tested positive on the same day.
Abromovic said the rumor mill on social media is circulating the state moving back into the yellow phase. He called the governor's office and wasn't able to confirm those rumors. Abromovic said he is going to issue a statement in the next few days urging people to engage in safe habits in public. "The time is now to put out a refresher on mask wearing, washing hands etc..." he said.
The governor's office has not issued any new restrictions even though the state has experienced over 1,000 new cases for ten days in a row. The Pennsylvania Department of Health continues to urge individuals monitor their own actions and avoid unnecessary risk, including staying home unless going out is necessary, maintaining social distancing, washing hands and cleaning surfaces regularly, and wearing a mask.
"I'm a little concerned with the leaves changing and hunting season that we will be getting more travelers into the region," Dulaney added.
UPDATE 10/20/2020. Eleven new cases in last two days reported in Venango County. 179 total. Over 90 new cases in 20 days.
A reminder of how to protect yourself and be found with some tips for healthier living by visiting the Pennsylvania Department of Health website.
UPDATE: 10/18/2020 - Seven new cases reported today. Venango County now has 168 reported cases and 80 new cases since the beginning of October.
A reminder of how to protect yourself and be found with some tips for healthier living by visiting the Pennsylvania Department of Health website.
UPDATE: 12 new cases have been reported as of Saturday, 10/17/2020 bringing the total to 161 cases in Venango County. Over 70 new cases since the beginning of October.
10/15/2020
On August 1, 2020, there were 62 cases of COVID-19 reported in Venango County since the beginning of the pandemic more than five months prior.
The county recorded its first case at the very end of March. By the end of April, they had only risen to seven cases in a month's time.
For the next five months, they averaged a little more than 10 cases a month.
Venango was the place to be.
Even with opening up businesses, increasing capacity numbers and the start of the school year with students in classes, the cases only jumped another 18 in September.
However, in the last two weeks the county totals jumped over 60 new cases to a total of 149 since March 29. That potentially means we have the highest active count of positive Covid-19 cases right now in the county since this all began.
Venango County commissioner Mike Dulaney said the current cases appear to all be spread across the county and no specific event has been linked to the spread as far as he knows at this time. "If we see pockets, it is typically multiple cases in a single household," he said.
Fellow commissioner Chip Abromovic agrees. "I don't know what is causing the spike but we're looking into it," he said.
Dulaney agreed the county is keeping a close watch to identify if any event or location seems to be the root of a problematic spread. "One thing about Venango is the rumor mill is strong, so we typically hear pretty quickly if it was from some events. But like I said, I don't want to disqualify the possibility. I just can't say for certain." Abromovic said he has a couple of friends who have had it rough battling the virus. He wonders if most of the spread has been due to a family member having it and giving it to other family members. He noted an early jump back in April where an entire family tested positive on the same day.
Abromovic said the rumor mill on social media is circulating the state moving back into the yellow phase. He called the governor's office and wasn't able to confirm those rumors. Abromovic said he is going to issue a statement in the next few days urging people to engage in safe habits in public. "The time is now to put out a refresher on mask wearing, washing hands etc..." he said.
The governor's office has not issued any new restrictions even though the state has experienced over 1,000 new cases for ten days in a row. The Pennsylvania Department of Health continues to urge individuals monitor their own actions and avoid unnecessary risk, including staying home unless going out is necessary, maintaining social distancing, washing hands and cleaning surfaces regularly, and wearing a mask.
"I'm a little concerned with the leaves changing and hunting season that we will be getting more travelers into the region," Dulaney added.
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