Health - Bensalem Township

Bucks COVID-19 Cases Continue Downward Trend with Green on the Horizon?

Published

6 years ago

June 16, 2020

Bucks County’s daily average of COVID-19 cases, already at a low baseline level, dropped to an average of less than 21 cases per day last week for the first time since the pandemic’s initial days in March officials said in a release on Monday.

The average number of cases reported daily overall averaged 20.7 per day which puts the county inline with Governor Wolf’s required metrics to move from yellow to green.

Sate Senator Steve Santarsiero said a recent virtual town hall event he was told by officials from the Governor’s office Bucks County will be moving from yellow to green.

Credit: State Senator Steve Santarsiero’s office

“I was told the date we’ll be going into green provided that current cases continue where they are in Bucks County will be the 26th of June,” said Santarsiero.

“The 26th of June will be the date we are in the green phase” although many of us hoped it would be sooner.

A second source told Lower Bucks Source the same information on Saturday but was unwilling at the time to be quoted on the record.

As Bucks confirmed case numbers continue to trend downward, eighty new infections- the lowest daily total since March- the building anticipation towards going green comes with the reminder, by state and local officials the public needs to continue taking safety precautions.

Santarsiero encouraged the public to continue following public health mitigation efforts.

The 26th of June will be the date we are in the green phase although many of us hoped it would be sooner, he said.

Health officials from the county said “A total of 34 cases over the last three days is something we should be very optimistic about,” said Dr. David Damsker, director of the Bucks County Health Department. “We are a week and a half into the yellow phase and a ways out from the large protests that occurred.”

Credit: Rhiannon Gomez

No statistics were reported on Sunday, but today’s two-day total of 26 represents an average of 13 per day to begin this week. The total includes six delayed case reports too old to still be considered infectious, officials said.

Three deaths of people who tested positive for COVID-19 also were reported over the three-day period. All were over age 85, lived in long-term care facilities and had underlying health issues.

Of the 34 cases reported from Saturday through Monday, 12 were the result of infections spread within households, 10 are residents or workers at long-term care facilities, four resulted from pure community spread, two were transmitted in healthcare settings, two were from workplace contacts and four were unable to be interviewed immediately, according to data provided by the county.

Eighty-two Bucks County coronavirus patients remain hospitalized, 14 of them in critical condition and on ventilators. A total of 493 county deaths have now been attributed to COVID-19, while 2,321 who have tested positive for the virus are confirmed to have recovered.

Statistics, charts and other coronavirus-related information can be found on the county’s data portal: https://covid19-bucksgis.hub.arcgis.com. An interactive Bucks County map

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Tackle Spring Break Travel Prep with GIANT Pharmacists

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6 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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After a long winter, many people are now looking ahead to spring break travel. Whether your plans have you headed to the beach or traveling abroad, GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists are available as a resource with pre-travel health consultations and over-the-counter product suggestions.

“The same way you may enlist the expertise of a travel agent when booking your vacation, your local GIANT or MARTIN’S pharmacist also has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to ensuring you have the right vaccinations or health essentials ahead of your trip,” said Nick Koch, director of pharmacy and wellbeing, The GIANT Company. “From pre-health travel consultations to offering recommendations for the best sunscreens and first aid basics, don’t overlook the value that our team of pharmacists can bring to your vacation preparations.”

If your spring break plans have you traveling aboard, GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists can also get you adventure ready with a pre-travel health consultation approximately as soon as travel dates are confirmed and a minimum of one month before you leave. This includes vaccines, prescription referrals, and over-the-counter medications.

Vaccines^* include but are not limited to yellow fever vaccine (available at select locations), typhoid vaccine and cholera vaccine. Prescription referrals include malaria prevention, traveler’s diarrhea prevention and care, motion sickness prevention and altitude sickness prevention. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit https://giantfoodstores.com/pages/pharmacy-services.

GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists advise that any prescription medication should always be packed in one’s carry-on bag, never in checked luggage, and preferably in the original container with the prescription label affixed. Be sure to bring enough for your trip as well as extra should there be any travel delays.

Travelers are also encouraged to pack a small first aid kit for on-the-go use. This should include bandages of various sizes, gauze pads, antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone cream, tweezers and a thermometer. Be sure to add over the counter pain relievers, antacids, decongestants, hand sanitizers and antibacterial wipes, too. Additional items may be needed based on one’s destination and weather.

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Still Winter: NWS Issues Tuesday Morning Winter Weather Advisory

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3 days ago

March 2, 2026

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March “comes in as lion” to the Lower Bucks area as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory for Tuesday morning forecasting a mixed precipitation event making for possibly slippery road conditions.

The advisory is in effect from 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3.

NWS says total snow accumulations less than one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze in portions of southeast Pennsylvania and central, northern, and northwest New Jersey.

The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute, officials say, and motorists should plan on slippery road conditions. Motorists are reminded to slow down and use caution while traveling.

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Bucks Issues “Code Blue” Until March 3rd Due to Forecasted Bitter Cold

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4 days ago

March 1, 2026

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Bucks County has issued a “Code Blue” declaration as bitter cold is set to return for the start of March.

Shelters in Upper, Central and Lower Bucks will be in operation nightly Sunday through Tuesday morning.

The following shelters have been activated for this Code Blue event:

Lower Bucks – ahtn.org
(3/1)
Calvary Baptist Church – Gym
250 Green Lane
Bristol, PA 19007
www.calvarybristol.org

(3/2)
Morrisville Presbyterian Church
771 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Morrisville, PA 19067
www.mpcusa.org

Please note the Lower Bucks shelter location changes Monday evening to Morrisville Presbyterian Church.

Guests are required to leave the shelters by 6:45 a.m. each day and may return in the evening

Upper Bucks – facebook.com/upperbuckscodeblue
Quakertown Masonic Lodge – First Floor
501 W. Broad Street
Quakertown, PA 18951

Central Bucks – co2ssh.org
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
301 N. Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
www.doylestownlutheran.org

Guests are required to leave the shelters by 6:45 a.m. each day and may return in the evening.

The Upper and Lower Bucks shelters will open at 8:30 p.m. The Central Bucks shelter opens at 7:30 p.m.

The county issues a “Code Blue” declaration when temperatures are forecast to drop below 20 degrees for two or more consecutive days. A “Code Blue” may be called amid higher temperatures, as consideration is also given to wind chill, precipitation and other circumstances.

Information about “Code Blue” openings is available Monday – Friday through the County’s Housing Link Helpline at 1-800-810-4434.