10 new covid cases reported in Penn-Trafford area, May 24-June 1

Megan Tomasic, The Tribune-Review, Greensburg
·2 min read

Jun. 1—The number of new covid-19 cases reported in the Penn-Trafford-Jeannette area slightly decreased over the past week, according to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

In all, 10 new covid cases were reported between May 24 and June 1 for the six ZIP codes covering most of the area, compared to 11 new cases reported between May 17-24.

Since the pandemic began, the six ZIP codes have seen a total of 2,118 positive covid-19 cases.

As of June 1, there were 1,097 confirmed coronavirus cases — up by eight since May 24 — in the Jeannette 15644 ZIP code, which covers part of Penn Township. There have been 666 probable cases and 5,003 tests with negative results.

In the 15085 ZIP code, which encompasses Trafford and part of North Huntingdon, the state found 532 cases as of June 1, up by two cases since May 24. There were 246 probable cases in the ZIP code and 2,123 negative test results.

In the Harrison City 15636 ZIP code, there were 270 confirmed cases as of June 1. There has been no increase since May 24. There were 154 probable cases and 1,037 negative results.

In the 15665 ZIP code for Manor, there were 110 confirmed cases, with no increase since May 24. There were 67 probable cases and 367 negative results.

In the Penn Borough 15675 ZIP code, there were 55 confirmed cases as of June 1. There was no increase since May 24. There were 36 probable cases and 253 negative results.

The Claridge 15623 ZIP code had 54 confirmed cases as of June 1. There has been no increase since May 24. There were 25 probable cases and 244 negative test results.

A significant portion of Penn Township is grouped under the Irwin 15642 ZIP code. That ZIP code has seen a total of 3,183 confirmed cases, up by 15 since May 24.

During the school year, Penn-Trafford School District reported 192 covid-19 cases, according to a tracker posted on the district's website.

Westmoreland County has had a total of 22,977 confirmed cases, 11,152 probable cases, 766 deaths and 99,563 negative tests since the start of the pandemic.

Megan Tomasic is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Megan at 724-850-1203, mtomasic@triblive.com or via Twitter .