Published March 23. 2020 08:43AM
FILE - This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Health authorities are preparing for a possible pandemic as they work to contain a respiratory illness in China that’s caused by a new virus. Governments are working to contain the virus by limiting travel, isolating sick people and keeping travelers returning from the affected region under quarantine to watch for symptoms. (CDC via AP, File)
Monroe County has reported its first coronavirus death, which brings the total number of virus-related casualties to four in Pennsylvania.
A 56-year-old man from East Stroudsburg died on Sunday at the Lehigh Valley Hospital-East Stroudsburg campus, according to county coroner Tom Yanac.
Yanac said the man - who tested positive for COVID-19 - died due to complications from the virus. County officials have yet to release the man’s name.
Earlier on Sunday, Montgomery County officials reported a 72-year-old Abington man died on Saturday.
Last week, Northampton and Allegheny counties reported the state’s first two deaths.
On Sunday, Schuylkill County reported its first case of COVID-19, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. None have been confirmed in Carbon County.