Latest Newtown Coronavirus Updates

NEWTOWN, PA —The 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, also known as COVID-19, continue to rise and additional measures and closures continue to be announced. The governor has declared a statewide stay-at-home order. All non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania have been closed.

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As of Wednesday, there were 816 positive cases of coronavirus in Bucks County, including confirmed cases in Newtown Borough, Newtown Township, Upper Makefield, and Wrightstown. In all, 24 people have died from the coronavirus in Bucks County as of Wednesday.

Pennsylvania reported its largest single-day COVID-19 death count on Tuesday, as 78 virus-related fatalities were confirmed in the last 24 hours. The new deaths bring the statewide total to 240.

The total number of cases in Pennsylvania stands at 14,599 as of Tuesday; more than 1,300 of those people have have been hospitalized.

Here are the latest local updates from Newtown:

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SCHOOLS

All schools in Pennsylvania are closed indefinitely response to the new coronavirus outbreak. MORE.

A group of Newtown residents brought some cheer to the Goodnoe Elementary community by way of a giant bunny Monday. The big bunny toured Goodnoe Elementary's neighborhoods in an orange Jeep, brightening the day for many children who have been home from school for more than three weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak. MORE.

Five Council Rock high school students are using 3D printers to make protective masks and shields for area hospitals. MORE.

BUSINESS/ECONOMY

The Newtown Patch is publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for local businesses during the coronavirus shut downs. Hundreds of submissions have come in. See the directory here: MORE

ACME, which has a location in Newtown, is now limiting the amount of customers allowed inside its stores due to the coronavirus, according to the grocery chain. MORE.

The YMCA of Bucks County is providing child care for essential workers during the coronavirus crisis. MORE.

Pennsylvania residents are expected to start receiving stimulus payments soon. Here's what you need to do beforehand: MORE.

Here's what you need to know about applying for unemployment compensation during coronavirus. MORE.

HEALTHCARE

A temporary field hospital will be going up at the Newtown Athletic Club to help with area healthcare needs during the coronavirus crisis. MORE.

A new database created by the state shows how many ICU beds and ventilators Bucks County has to deal with a potential coronavirus surge. MORE

St. Mary Medical Center is seeking medical supplies to support the hospital's COVID-19 response. MORE.

The Bucks County Intermediate Unit is using its seven 3D printers and laser cutter to help in the fight against COVID-19. MORE.

A new helpline has been launched to counsel Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety and other emotions due to the coronavirus crisis. MORE.

TRANSPORTATION

SEPTA is suspending several regional rail lines, including Chestnut Hill East, Chestnut Hill West, Cynwyd, Manayunk/Norristown, West Trenton and Wilmington Newark lines. The Lansdale/Doylestown line will only operate between Center City and Lansdale. MORE.

CANCELATIONS/CLOSURES

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

The Bucks County Free Library system has extended its closure through April 30. MORE.

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

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An admired and beloved local pediatrician died over the weekend of coronavirus. Margiotti & Kroll Pediatrics announced that Victor Rivera, a former doctor at the practice, died of coronavirus on April 4. MORE.

The YMCA of Bucks County is offering an array of online activities and tutorials. MORE.