Newstead now at 109 confirmed COVID-19 cases

Town of Newstead/Village of Akron Emergency Manager, Dan Kowalik, shared Monday, November 30 that confirmed COVID-19 cases in the 14001 zip code continued to rise over the past week, adding another 16 since his last update, bringing the total to 109 positive since March, 62 of those added over the last six weeks.

Kowalik reminds local residents they need to be smart over the next several weeks and follow the recommendations being sent forth by the local health officials.  “We don’t want to put more stress on the First Responders and health staff workers in our areas,” Kowalik said.  “Our numbers have doubled in the last week which is not good.”

Kowalik will continue to provide updates which will be posted at www.akronbugle.com as soon as possible.