Chester County Remains In The Medium Level Of COVID-19 Cases

WEST CHESTER, PA — It's been nearly three years since the coronavirus broke out in Pennsylvania, and Chester County remains in the medium level of COVID-19 cases.

As of Feb. 1, a total of 388 cases was reported by the Chester County Department of Health, according to data available Tuesday.

In Pennsylvania, as of Feb. 1, a total of 10,269 new cases were reported.

The new cases amount to which amounts to 73.9 per 100,000 residents.

There were 10 deaths during that time frame, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracking system.

The CDC reported that 5 percent of the hospital beds available in Chester County are occupied by patients being treated for COVID-19.

The rates are calculated based on the increase in new cases and hospitalization based on a 100,000 population.

Montgomery, Delaware, and Bucks counties are also back up to the medium level.

According to the Chester County Health Department, 95 percent of the Chester County residents, or 579,859 residents had at least one dose of vaccinations.

Vaccines are available for children six months and older. The vaccines for children under five years old are lower doses than those used for those over 5 and adults. More information is available here.
How to stay safe at the medium level:

Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.

• Get tested if you have symptoms.
• Talk to your healthcare provider if you are at risk for severe illness
• ‘Wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19.
• Wear a mask on public transportation.
• You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others.