Erie County reports 20 new positive cases of COVID-19; cumulative case total is 20,810


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2021

MEDIA CONTACT:
Walter Ang
Communications Specialist, Erie County Department of Health
wang@eriecountypa.gov

Erie, PA — County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper and Erie County Department of Health announce 20 new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Erie County as of 11:59 p.m. on May 19.

The total cumulative cases of COVID-19 in Erie County since March 2020 is 20,810 with 468 deaths in the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS).

This information can be found on the “Positive Cases in Erie County” page at eriecountypa.gov.

All unvaccinated residents are reminded to wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth when near anyone who does not live inside their home, keep a 6-foot distance from others, stay home when feeling ill, wash hands frequently, and limit activities outside of their homes.

The last regular weekly COVID-19 press briefing will take place Wednesday, May 26, at 3 p.m. Future briefings will be held as needed.

All questions related to COVID-19 may be directed to Erie County Department of Health at 814-451-6700 or ecdhinfo@eriecountypa.gov.

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