Latest Newtown Coronavirus Updates

NEWTOWN, PA —The new coronavirus outbreak in Pennsylvania and across the nation is having vast impacts in Newtown, including the closure of schools and many businesses.

The number of cases of the illness caused by the virus, 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 for 10 counties. All non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania have been closed.

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As of Wednesday, there were 85 positive cases of coronavirus in Bucks County, including confirmed cases in Newtown. There are more than 1,100 cases in Pennsylvania as of Wednesday, and 11 people have died as a result of COVID-19.

Here are the latest local updates from Newtown:

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SCHOOLS

All schools in Pennsylvania will remain closed through at least April 6 in response to the new coronavirus outbreak, state officials said. MORE.

The school closure isn't stopping students from showcasing their musical talents. See Council Rock students sing in virtual choirs: MORE.

BUSINESSES

The Wrightstown Farmers Market will be held outdoors this Saturday, March 28, at The Anchor Church. There are several safety guidelines in place to maintain safe distances and prevent the spread of the coronavirus. MORE.

Newtown restaurants, reeling amid the crisis, are offering takeout deals and special initiatives to help laid-off employees. Here are some highlights:

• Harvest's owner will be diverting 100 percent of the sales from online gift cards to his employees. MORE.
• The Pineville Tavern has launched a kids meal initiative, which will also support Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) and Fisherman's Mark in Lambertville. MORE.
• Solstice, which had been open just one week before the coronavirus crisis forced it to close, is giving free meals to employees. MORE.

HOSPITALS

St. Mary Medical Center, the 374-bed hospital that is conducting coronavirus testing in Langhorne, is asking the public and local businesses for some help treating the outbreak. MORE.

CANCELLATIONS/CLOSURES

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

Several upcoming events planned by the Newtown Business Association, including the annual Easter Egg Hunt, have been canceled. MORE.

The Newtown Theatre's "social distancing screening" event, originally planned for Friday, has been canceled due to the governor's stay-at-home order. MORE.

All Newtown Township park facilities have been closed until further notice. MORE.