Latest Doylestown Coronavirus Updates

DOYLESTOWN, PA —The coronavirus outbreak in Pennsylvania and across the nation continues to have vast impacts in Doylestown, including the closure of schools and many businesses.

The number of cases of the illness, also known as COVID-19, continue to rise and additional measures and closures continue to be announced. The governor has declared a Stay at Home order, which is now in place in 26 counties through April 30. All non-life-sustaining businesses and schools in Pennsylvania are closed indefinitely.

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As of Monday, there are 249 positive cases of coronavirus in Bucks County, including confirmed cases in Doylestown Borough, Doylestown Township, and Buckingham Township. There are more than 4,000 cases in Pennsylvania as of Monday, and 48 people have died as a result of COVID-19.

Bucks County reported its first death over the weekend. Since then, two more people in Bucks County died from the virus.

Here are the latest local updates from Doylestown:

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SCHOOLS

All schools in Pennsylvania are closed "indefinitely," Gov. Tom Wolf said Monday. MORE.

PUBLIC SAFETY

The Central Bucks Regional Police announced they'll be doing virtual well-being checks for seniors during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. MORE.

Central Bucks EMS could use products such as N-95 masks and hand sanitizer amid the coronavirus crisis. MORE.

CANCELATIONS/CLOSURES

The 2020 Bucks 5K Series, including the 2020 Doylestown 5K race, has been canceled. MORE.

The Doylestown Farmers Market opening date has been pushed back to May 2. MORE.

All Holy Week and Easter Sunday masses have been canceled in the Philadelphia Archdiocese due to coronavirus. MORE.

Doylestown Township has closed parks, including athletic fields, Kids Castle, Central Park bathrooms and the Dog Park. MORE.

The Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle will be closed to the public. MORE.

HOSPITALS

If you want to help, the current priority for Doylestown Hospital is personal protection equipment for front line staff as the hospital prepares for an influx of COVID-19 cases. MORE.

Doylestown Hospital has drive-thru testing. MORE.

BUSINESSES

With no open houses or home tours, where does that leave the local real estate market in what is usually a pivotal time for the industry? MORE.

Doylestown restaurants, reeling amid the crisis, are offering takeout deals and special initiatives to help laid-off employees. MORE.

Are you a local restaurant offering take out or delivery during the coronavirus crisis? Email Kara.Seymour@Patch.com