Philadelphia: City Provides Update On COVID-19 For Monday, February 8, 2021

Philadelphia PA

08 February, 2021

3:35 PM

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Press release from the City of Philadelphia : Published by: Board of Health, Managing Director's Office, Department of Public Health, Department of Commerce, Office of the Mayor, Office of Emergency Management Contact: Mayor's Office of Communications [email protected] For immediate release: February 08, 2021 PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Department of Public Health today announced 858 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Philadelphia. That brings the number of confirmed cases to 108,710. In addition, the Department of Public Health also announced 44 new probable cases from rapid antigen tests. Today's case count represents totals for three days, since new cases were last reported on Friday, February 5. The Department of Public Health confirmed 17 additional fatalities in Philadelphia. This brings the number of residents who have succumbed to the virus in Philadelphia to 2,947. Of the 2,947 total deaths, 1,110 (38%) were long-term care facility residents. The Department of Public Health reports 389 patients with COVID-19 are currently being treated in Philadelphia hospitals, with a total of 54 on ventilators. Business Relief Reminder: The application for the Philadelphia COVID-19 Restaurant and Gym Relief Program closes tomorrow, February 9 at 11:59 p.m. Businesses can apply online at phila.gov/RGRP. Testing Site Map: A testing site finder at phila.gov/testing helps people find a free COVID-19 test in Philadelphia. Anyone can search for a site by address, click on a map location for specific site information, and filter by day of week and by drive-thru or walk-up. COVID-19 Vaccine Interest Form: The City has launched a COVID-19 Vaccine Interest Form, which residents can use to notify the Department of Public Health that they want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Those who complete the interest form will be contacted later by the Department of Public Health or one of the City's vaccine partners when they can schedule an appointment. Due to extremely limited vaccine supply at this time, residents cannot set appointments using this website. However, by registering on the phila.gov/vaccineinterest website, residents can ensure that they will be notified when the vaccine becomes available to them. Individuals who do not have access to the internet can contact the Department of Public Health's COVID Call Center at 215-685-5488 for help completing the interest form. COVID-19 Resources: City's COVID-19 homepage: phila.gov/covid-19. COVID-19 resources translated into multiple languages. Greater Philadelphia Coronavirus Helpline: 1 (800) 722-7112. Residents can text COVIDPHL to 888-777 to get updates sent to their phones. Find out more about testing for COVID-19. Complete the COVID-19 Vaccine Interest Form. Businesses with questions about how to comply with the City's restrictions should email [email protected]. The PHL COVID-19 Fund continues to solicit donations to aid nonprofits that are on the frontline of the pandemic. Resources for Media: Recordings of COVID-19 briefings (Subtitles available in multiple languages). COVID-19 press releases. ### This press release was produced by the City of Philadelphia.The views expressed here are the author's own.