20 More Die In Philadelphia From Coronavirus, Cases Top 4,200

PHILADELPHIA — Nearly two dozen more people have died ind Philadelphia from the new coronavirus and more than 4,000 cases have been identified to date, according to officials.

On Tuesday, Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said that 20 more people in the city died from the virus, bringing the total victim count to 65.

Of those 65 deaths, 43 were over 70 and 26 were nursing home residents.

Farley also said 544 new cases were identified, bringing the city's total number of cases to 4,272.

He said he hopes to see a plateau in the number of new cases in the coming days and weeks, but said deaths will likely continue to rise.

To date, the city has received 13,655 negative test results.

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Hospitals in the city are treating 554 coronavirus patients. The severity of their conditions is unknown, Farley said.

In the entire Southeastern Pennsylvania region, hospitals are treating 956 coronavirus patients, he said.

Testing is still available from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park, but that testing site is closing after Friday.

Tests are available in Center City only by appointment and referral.

That site is serving those who are over 50 years old and have symptoms consistent with the COVID-19 coronavirus. Health care workers who are displaying symptoms consistent with COVID-19 coronavirus will also be able to use the Center City site.

Appointments and referrals are required for testing at that site.

Those who meet the criteria and want a test can call 267-491-5870 to obtain a referral.

The Health Department has expanded the definition of health care workers who are eligible to be tested for COVID-19 coronavirus at city-run testing sites.

"Health care worker" now refers to the following:

• Clinicians
• EMS providers
• Nursing home workers
• Home care workers
• Non-clinical staff who have direct patient contact
• Behavioral health workers
• Persons who work in congregate settings, including homeless shelters and prisons