Armstrong County Coroner Questions Death Numbers

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Armstrong County Coroner posted on Facebook claiming the total number of deaths in the county had been inflated by the Department of Health. According to the post, the state had been reporting six COVID-19 deaths when the coroner said the number should have been two. Brian Myers posted; “Where and how they came up with this number is unknown to me. The correct number for Armstrong County is two,” the post said. “As to their motives behind inflating the numbers, I haven’t a clue. However, I am positive that other counties are in the same position.” The Department of Health has not responded.