Horsham Township's Weekly Update
COVID-19/COMMUNITY RELATED INFORMATION
COVID-19/COMMUNITY RELATED INFORMATION
Please check back here every Wednesday after 4:30pm for the most up to date information on COVID-19 and our Community
- Weekly updates will be posted each Wednesday after 4:30pm
- If you would like to see daily updates for Montgomery County please visit their Covid-19 Website.
- The Horsham Township Library now has visitation opportunities!
- Click HERE to stay up to date on what's going on at the Library!
- Registration for the COVID-19 vaccine is now available for everyone age 16 and over. Montgomery County is currently vaccinating people in Phases 1A, 1B and 1C.
- Every individual 16 and over that lives or works in Montgomery County became eligible as of yesterday, April 13.
- Click on button below to register for the vaccine.
- Per Governor Wolf's order; it's mandatory that all Pennsylvanians wear a mask anytime they leave home if they have not ben vaccinated.
- According to the order, all Pennsylvanians must wear a face covering when:
- outdoors and unable to maintain a distance of 6 feet at all times
- in any indoor location where there are members of the public
- at work
- at a hospital, doctor's office, pharmacy, and any healthcare setting
- waiting for, riding on, driving in, or operating public transportation, taxi, or ride-sharing car
- As of 3/24/21 Pennsylvania announced it has updated its order on face mask requirements to align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendations for fully vaccinated people.
- Fully vaccinated people now can resume:
- Visiting with other fully vaccinated people indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing.
- Visiting unvaccinated people from a single household who are at low risk for severe coronavirus disease indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing.
- Refraining from quarantine and testing following a known exposure, if asymptomatic.
- Fully vaccinated people now can resume:
- According to the order, all Pennsylvanians must wear a face covering when:
- Effective April 5th, Pennsylvania officials with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations that reflect the latest research, advised some Pennsylvania students may now be at least 3 feet apart in classrooms. The previous requirement was 6 feet. Universal masking remains a requirement.
- In elementary schools, students should be at least 3 feet apart.
- In middle and high schools, students should be at least 3 feet apart in counties with low and moderate community transmission.
- In substantial counties, middle and high school students should be 6 feet apart if cohorting is not possible.
- Additionally, 6 feet of distance must be maintained when masks can't be worn in situations such as eating and during activities when increased exhalation occurs, such as singing, shouting, band, or sports and exercise.
- You do not need to meet any criteria in order to be tested for coronavirus in Montgomery County.
- See details further down on the page
- Each day be sure to check out one of our fine restaurants in Horsham Township. Please show them your support during these tough times.
As of Wednesday April 14, 2021 UpdatE
Next Update: Wednesday April 21, 2021
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Horsham Township Breakdown
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<<< Gender Chart Legend MALE 781 FEMALE 814 Age & Hospitalization Chart Legend >>> DECEASED HOSPITALIZED NOT HOSPITALIZED UNKNOWN |
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Long Term Care (LTC) Facilities in Horsham
(These numbers are already counted in the numbers above, they are NOT in addition too)
Last update from the Governor's Office - *as of April 7th - April 14th
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SEE below for Covid-19 Testing Sites in Montgomery County
- Montgomery County COVID-19 testing sites are open various hours each weekday at six locations across the County weather permitting. Testing is available to anyone who lives, works or goes to school in Montgomery County. Appointments can be made on weekdays starting at 7 a.m. online or starting at 8:30 a.m. by calling (610) 970-2937.
- CVS test sites can be found HERE.
- CVS Health is conducting drive-up coronavirus testing (COVID-19) at 101 Easton Road, Horsham, PA. Limited appointments are available to patients who qualify. Patients must legally reside in the state where the test is given and be 18 years of age or older. Patients being tested are required to stay in their vehicles and surfaces are sanitized after each visit. Find coronavirus testing info and please view our other coronavirus support options.
- Rite Aid test sites can be found HERE.
- Rite Aid is conducting coronavirus testing at 1390 S Valley Forge Road Lansdale, PA. Patients must legally reside in the state where the test is given and be 18 years of age or older.
- Liberty Urgent Care also has testing for Covid-19 to include rapid testing.
- Click HERE to see how to get tested.
- These sites may require preregistration or a doctor’s script in order for a test to be taken, so please check with your health care provider before going to a testing site.
Important Information & Dates...
Township Cancellations and Postponements:
Citizens Police Academy - Spring Session (suspended)
Police Station Tours (suspended)
Fingerprinting of Civilians, for job applications, citizenship, etc. (suspended)
Horsham Day 2021 (cancelled)
Police Station Tours (suspended)
Fingerprinting of Civilians, for job applications, citizenship, etc. (suspended)
Horsham Day 2021 (cancelled)