City Provides Update On COVID-19 For Thursday, February 18, 2021

Philadelphia PA

19 February, 2021

1:44 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, Office of the Mayor, Office of Emergency Management Contact: Mayor's Office of Communications [email protected] For immediate release: February 18, 2021 PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Department of Public Health today announced 316 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Philadelphia. That brings the number of confirmed cases to 111,593. In addition, the Department of Public Health also announced 68 new probable cases from rapid antigen tests. The Department of Public Health confirmed 21 additional fatalities in Philadelphia. This brings the number of residents who have succumbed to the virus in Philadelphia to 3,041. Of the 3,041 total deaths, 1,133 (37%) were long-term care facility residents. The Department of Public Health reports 286 patients with COVID-19 are currently being treated in Philadelphia hospitals, with a total of 40 on ventilators. Approved Weekend Street Closures for Outdoor Dining (February 19-21): In June, the City launched four new options for restaurants to operate outdoor dining in order to earn much needed revenue. To see this weekend's approved street closures, view this blog. Vehicular traffic should avoid these streets. 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 Forms: The City has launched two forms to help Philadelphians register their interest in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. These forms are not for registering for an appointment, but will tell the Department of Public Health how to contact you when you are eligible and vaccine is available for you. Members of the public are encouraged to register using the COVID-19 Vaccine Interest Form. Individuals who do not have access to the internet can contact Philly311 (dial 3-1-1) or call the Department of Public Health's COVID Call Center at 215-685-5488 for help completing the interest form. Employers are encouraged to complete the Workforce COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Form. Employers that complete this form will be contacted to help set up opportunities to vaccinate their prioritized staff when they are eligible and vaccine is available. 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 (for individuals) or the Workforce COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Form (for employers). 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.