Abington Man, 72, Dies Of Coronavirus: Montgomery County

ABINGTON, PA — An Abington Township man died Saturday from the new coronavirus, known as COVID-19, Montgomery County officials said Sunday.

According to the county, the man was 72 years old and was hospitalized for several days due to the virus.

He is the third death tied to the virus in Pennsylvania.

A Northampton County resident died last week, and a death in Allegheny County was reported Saturday.

Pennsylvania as of Sunday has 479 cases in 33 counties, health officials said.

Montgomery County has 110 cases. Abington Township had seven cases up until the man's death.

The 110 positive cases are from 14 municipalities, four of which are reporting their first cases.

"Today, we are deeply saddened to announce the first loss of life to COVID-19 in Montgomery County. On behalf of our entire community, we extend our most heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of this individual," said Dr. Valerie A. Arkoosh, Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners. "While most people with COVID-19 exhibit mild or moderate symptoms, this loss of life underscores the urgent need for everyone to stay at home, unless absolutely necessary, to protect individuals who are particularly vulnerable to developing more serious illness, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, as well as our critical workforces like healthcare workers and first responders."