PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Department of Public Health today announced 568 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Philadelphia. That brings the number of confirmed cases to 104,484. In addition, the Department of Public Health also announced 118 new probable cases from rapid antigen tests.
The Department of Public Health confirmed 25 additional fatalities in Philadelphia. This brings the number of residents who have succumbed to the virus in Philadelphia to 2,821. Of the 2,821 total deaths, 1,075 (38%) were long-term care facility residents.
The Department of Public Health reports 467 patients with COVID-19 are currently being treated in Philadelphia hospitals, with a total of 59 on ventilators.
Business Relief: The Philadelphia COVID-19 Restaurant and Gym Relief Program is a $12 million grant program designed to provide financial relief to small businesses located in Philadelphia that have been among the most adversely affected by the latest round of pandemic-related restrictions enacted in November 2020. The online application for the program, which will be available at phila.gov/RGRP, will open at 11 a.m. this Thursday, January 28. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9.
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 Vaccine Interest Form: The City has launched a COVID-19 Vaccine Interest Form, which residents can use to notify the Department of Public Health that they want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Those who complete the interest form will be contacted later by the Department of Public Health or one of the City’s vaccine partners when they can schedule an appointment. Due to extremely limited vaccine supply at this time, residents cannot set appointments using this website. However, by registering on the phila.gov/vaccineinterest website, residents can ensure that they will be notified when the vaccine becomes available to them.
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.