Bucks County’s count of new COVID-19 cases has shown some signs of decreasing recently.
The county on Friday night reported eight additional deaths, bringing the total to 367. The deaths were of people between the ages of 57 and 100, with all having underlying health problems and residing in long-term care centers.
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A total of new 58 cases were reported. The breakdown was as follows: 19 were long-term care residents, three were of facility staff, 14 caught the virus from a household member, three at health care jobs, and two at other workplaces. Seven were attributed to pure community spread, and nine were unable to be contacted.
Bucks County has not seen a day with 100 or more new cases since May 7.
“The overall decreased case count is very encouraging, and provides evidence that our actions have made a huge difference,” Bucks County Health Department Director Dr. David Damsker said. “I am truly optimistic today, and hope the next several days continue the same trend.”
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As of Friday night, a total of 182 Bucks Countians were in hospitals and 19 were in critical condition on ventilators.
Of the county’s 4,250 positive COVID-19 cases, 1,200 have been confirmed to have recovered.
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