PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Department of Public Health today announced 941 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Philadelphia. That brings the number of confirmed cases to 44,968. In addition, the Department of Public Health also announced 5 new probable cases from rapid antigen tests. Today’s case count represents totals for three days, since new cases were last reported on Friday, October 30.
The Department of Public Health confirmed 3 additional fatalities in Philadelphia. This brings the number of residents who have succumbed to the virus in Philadelphia to 1,878. Of the 1,878 total deaths, 915 (49%) were long-term care facility residents.
No COVID-19 Briefing on Election Day: There is no COVID-19 press briefing scheduled on Tuesday, November 3 due to Election Day. The City will continue to publish daily press releases providing the latest case counts and other critical information.
Access Centers on Election Day: All City Access Centers will be closed tomorrow for Election Day since the School District is closed that day. All participating families were notified last week.
In addition, 34 Access Centers will be closed from Monday, November 2 through Wednesday, November 4 due to voting because these sites serve as polling locations. Three days are needed to have time for deep cleaning before and after voting, as well as installation and removal of voting machines.
The Access Centers that will be closed November 2 through 4 due to voting are:
- Hawthorne Rec Center
- Gambrell Rec Center
- J. Finnegan Rec Center
- Jardel Rec Center
- Holmesburg Rec Center
- Francis Myers Rec Center
- John C. Anderson Cultural Center
- Hunting Park Rec Center
- Hayes Rec Center
- Mcveigh Rec Center
- Simpson Rec Center
- Lawncrest Rec Center
- MLK Rec Center
- West Mill Creek Rec Center
- Olney Rec Center
- Parkside Evans Rec Center
- Lackman Rec Center
- Lower Mayfair Rec Center
- Tustin Rec Center
- Max Myers Rec Center
- Simons Rec Center
- Anderson Rec Center
- Penrose Rec Center
- Vogt Rec Center
- Cherashore Rec Center
- Samuels Rec Center
- Wharton Square Rec Center
- J. Wright Rec Center
- Pelbano Rec Center
- East Passyunk Rec Center
- Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
- Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
- Wyoming Library
- Widener Library
Testing Site Map: A testing site finder at phila.gov/testing helps people find a free COVID-19 test in Philadelphia. Anyone can search for a site by address, click on a map location for specific site information, and filter by day of week and by drive-thru or walk-up.
COVID-19 Resources:
- City’s COVID-19 homepage: phila.gov/covid-19.
- COVID-19 resources translated into multiple languages.
- Greater Philadelphia Coronavirus Helpline: 1 (800) 722-7112.
- Residents can text COVIDPHL to 888-777 to get updates sent to their phones.
- Find out more about testing for COVID-19.
- Businesses with questions about reopening using the Department of Public Health’s guidelines should email business@phila.gov.
- The PHL COVID-19 Fund continues to solicit donations to aid nonprofits that are on the frontline of the pandemic.
Resources for Media:
- Recordings of COVID-19 briefings (Subtitles available in multiple languages).
- COVID-19 press releases.