PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Department of Public Health today announced 805 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Philadelphia. That brings the number of confirmed cases to 94,127. In addition, the Department of Public Health also announced 111 new probable cases from rapid antigen tests.
The Department of Public Health confirmed 35 additional fatalities in Philadelphia. This brings the number of residents who have succumbed to the virus in Philadelphia to 2,521. Of the 2,521 total deaths, 1,018 (40%) were long-term care facility residents.
The Department of Public Health reports 693 patients with COVID-19 are currently being treated in Philadelphia hospitals, with a total of 97 on ventilators.
Food Sites Update: Share Food Program and Philabundance will continue to operate weekly food distributions across the city, with some changes to locations and schedules. Families are encouraged to confirm locations and schedules by calling 311 or visiting phila.gov/food.
Beginning this week, food sites operating on Thursdays and supported by Share Food Program will close. These sites are:
Organization | Address |
Christian Compassion CDC | 6150 Cedar Ave., 19143 |
Dare to Imagine Church | 6610 Anderson St., 19119 |
Feast of Justice | 3101 Tyson Ave., 19149 |
Giving Heart Ministries | 6506 Elmwood Ave., 19142 |
Keep the Faith Ministries | 1906 Harrison St., 19124 |
Mifflin Square (SEAMAAC) | 500 Wolf St., 19148 |
North10 | 3890 N. 10th St., 2nd Floor, 19140 |
Parkside Association | 1719 N. 52nd St., 19131 |
Philadelphia Tabernacle | 3150 N. Mascher St., 19133 |
Philadelphia West | 5501 Arch St., 19139 |
SEAMAAC | 1711 S. Broad St., 19148 |
Shekinah SDA | 531 Chew Ave., 19120 |
Tacony Library | 6742 Torresdale Ave., 19143 |
Triumph Baptist Church | 1648 W. Hunting Park Ave., 19140 |
Unity in the Community | 2341 Wharton St., 19145 |
Village of Arts and Humanities | 2544 Germantown Ave., 19133 |
Young Chances | 2703 Tasker St., 19145 |
Instead, Share Food Program will support 15 new sites distributing food boxes on different days throughout the week. This change means that residents will be able to pick up free and healthy food for their household on different days throughout the week, including the weekend. The new sites and distribution times are as follows:
Organization | Address | Distribution Day | Distribution Time |
St. Benedict | 1940 E. Chelten Ave., 19138 | Friday | 10 – 11:30 a.m. |
The Center for Returning Citizens Community Healing Center | 3609 N. Broad St., 19140 | Friday | 9 a.m. until supplies run out |
Allegheny West | 2236 W. Hunting Park Ave., 19132 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 11 a.m. until supplies run out |
Drug Task Force Ministry | 1001 E. Chelten Ave, 19131 | Monday | 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Bethel Worship Center | 169-171 W. Wyoming Ave., 19120 | Monday | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
Hope Prison Ministries | 731 W. Rockland Ave, 19120 | Monday and Friday | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
Frontline Dads | 410 N. 34th St., 19104 | Saturday | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Fresh Fire Apostolic International Ministries | 3579 Emerald St., 19134 | Saturday | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
New Life Community Center | 4726 N. Broad St., 19141 | Tuesday | 1 – 3 p.m. |
Fathers House Of Prayer | 3040 Germantown Ave., 19133 | Tuesday | 1 – 4 p.m. |
Christian Life Services | 3408 N. 19th St., 19140 | Tuesday | Noon – 5 p.m. |
Family Support Circle | 2059 E. Chelten Ave., 19138 | Tuesday | 3 – 6 p.m. |
Second Antioch Baptist Church | 912 N. 41st St., 19104 | Wednesday | Noon – 2 p.m. |
Resurrection Community Church | 6200 Dicks Ave., 19142 | Wednesday | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Greater Enon Missionary | 1854-56 N. 22nd St., 19121 | Wednesday | 9 a.m. – Noon |
At this time, Philabundance will continue to support 12 food sites distributing free food boxes on Thursdays.
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 how to comply with the City’s restrictions 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.