Plum, Oakmont continue to see somewhat slower rise of covid-19 cases

As coronavirus cases are beginning to rise more slowly in Allegheny County and across the country, Plum and Oakmont seem to be following that trend.

As of Jan. 27, there have been 1,631 total cases of the novel coronavirus in Plum since March, according to the latest information provided by an interactive Allegheny County covid-19 map. A total of 30 deaths have been reported, and 7,095 tests have been administered to Plum residents. Plum’s case rate is 601 per 10,000 residents.

Since the pandemic began, Oakmont has had 519 cases. Nine deaths have been reported, and 3,605 tests have been administered to Oakmont residents. Oakmont’s case rate is 823 per 10,000 residents.