Pittsburgh remains virus hotspot; reports 218 new infections
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania health officials say an additional 450 people statewide have tested positive for the new coronavirus, with nearly half the new cases coming from the Pittsburgh area. There were 218 new infections in Allegheny County, a virus hotspot that is home to Pittsburgh and 1.2 million people. Last week, county health officials announced a one-week ban on table service at bars and restaurants. Statewide, a single new COVID-19 death was reported Monday, raising Pennsylvania’s toll to 7,754 since the beginning of the pandemic. More than 90,000 people statewide have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.