COVID Cases Surge Despite Increase In Vaccinations

April 11, 2021 2:35 am

Allegheny County saw nearly 600 new COVID-19 cases Friday and 10 additional deaths as vaccination efforts ramp up across the area.  In the last 24 hours, the county reported 593 new coronavirus cases, which includes 433 confirmed cases and 160 probable ones. The new cases involve people age seven months to 96 years old. The increases come as several COVID-19 vaccination clinics are being held Friday. Officials with Allegheny Health Network said there are thousands of vaccines still available for two clinics, and no appointment is needed for the one on Friday. In addition to everyone eligible in phases 1A and 1B, the state has granted AHN permission to open up eligibility to everyone in Phase 1C. COVID cases are up in Washington and Greene counties as well. On Friday, there were 94 new COVID cases reported in Washington County and 30 in Greene County. Neither county, though, saw any new deaths.