Plum area coronavirus numbers continue upward trend

Tribune-Review | Wednesday, January 13, 2021 1:51 p.m.

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An illustration image obtained in February from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration shows the coronavirus, COVID-19.

As coronavirus cases continue to surge in Allegheny County and across the country, the Plum area’s numbers remain among the highest in the eastern suburbs.

As of Jan. 13, there have been 1,498 total cases of the novel coronavirus in Plum since March, according to the latest information provided by an interactive Allegheny County covid-19 map. A total of 28 deaths have been reported, and 6,741 tests have been administered to Plum residents. Plum’s case rate is 552 per 10,000 residents, or 5.5%.

Since the pandemic began, Oakmont has had 475 cases. Seven deaths have been reported, and 3,446 tests have been administered to Oakmont residents. Oakmont’s case rate is 754 per 10,000 residents, or 7.5%.