PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Department of Public Health today announced 302 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Philadelphia. That brings the number of confirmed cases to 120,792. In addition, the Department of Public Health also announced 185 new probable cases from rapid antigen tests.

The Department of Public Health confirmed no additional fatalities in Philadelphia. Due to an error in yesterday’s data, the current number of residents who have succumbed to the virus in Philadelphia has decreased by one.  This brings the number of residents who have succumbed to the virus in Philadelphia to 3,229. Of the 3,229 total deaths, 1,175 (36%) were long-term care facility residents. 

The Department of Public Health reports 333 patients with COVID-19 are currently being treated in Philadelphia hospitals, with a total of 28 on ventilators.

Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Allocations: During Tuesday’s COVID-19 press briefing Dr. Farley announced specific numbers of doses of the different types of vaccines that the City expects to receive. However, those numbers have since increased. The Department of Public Health now expects to receive the following number of doses for the week of March 28:

  • 26,940 first doses of Pfizer vaccine (additional 4,710 doses)
  • 15,600 first doses of Moderna vaccine (no change)
  • 9,200 single-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine (additional 7,400 doses)
  • 8,000 doses to pharmacy chains (no change)

These doses are in addition to second doses and 42,000 second doses to be delivered to the Center City Vaccination Center (which is separate from the City’s supply.)

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 Forms: The City has launched two forms to help Philadelphians register their interest in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. These forms are not for registering for an appointment, but will tell the Department of Public Health how to contact you when you are eligible and vaccine is available for you.

  • Members of the public are encouraged to register using the COVID-19 Vaccine Interest Form. The form is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and French. Individuals who do not have access to the internet can contact Philly311 (dial 3-1-1) for help completing the interest form.
  • Employers are encouraged to complete the Workforce COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Form. Employers that complete this form will be contacted to help set up opportunities to vaccinate their prioritized staff when they are eligible and vaccine is available. 

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