ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Allegheny County Health Department announced their first death from COVID-19 in the county this morning.
Health officials from the county say the person was a hospitalized adult. Officials add that no further information will be released at this time to respect the family’s privacy.
Allegheny County Health officials say a media briefing will be held later this afternoon with more details expected to be released.
There are 31 cases of COVID-19 in Allegheny County, five of them being currently hospitalized. Officials add that additional results are expected to be received throughout the day.