COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 224 New Coronavirus Cases, 2 Additional Deaths

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 224 new Coronavirus cases and two additional deaths.

Of the newly reported cases, 174 are confirmed from 1,065 PCR tests. There are 50 probable cases.

The dates of positive tests range from Feb. 11-24.

The Health Department says new cases range in age from 6 months to 91 years with a median age of 35.

There have been 75,724 total cases and 5,090 total hospitalizations in Allegheny County since the outbreak began. Of the hospitalized patients, 911 have needed care in the ICU and 347 have been put on a ventilator.

The county-wide death toll totals 1,654.

The two newly-reported deaths include a patient in their 70s and a patient in their 80s. One of them is associated with a long-term care facility.

The dates of deaths were recorded on Feb. 12 and 24.

This is the COVID-19 Daily Update for February 25, 2021.
In the last 24 hours, 224 new cases were reported. Of these, 174 are confirmed cases from 1,065 new PCR tests. One (1) positive test was more than a week old. The dates of positive tests ranged from February 11 to 24. pic.twitter.com/uoHlCU51Tf

— Allegheny County Health Department (@HealthAllegheny) February 25, 2021

More information on the Coronavirus pandemic:

• CDC Coronavirus Information
• CDC Global Map of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
• Pennsylvania Department of Health Information
• Allegheny County Health Department Information

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