NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

CORONOR’S REPORT: Between Jan. 1 and Dec. 2, 2021, the Northampton County Coroner has recorded 231 COVID-19 related deaths in Northampton County (192 Residents/39 Non-Residents). The last COVID-19 related death was recorded on Dec. 2.

As of October 14, 2021, the Lehigh County Coroner had reported 107 deaths of Northampton County residents. Between the two counties, 299 deaths of Northampton County residents from COVID-19 have been reported this year.

“With the holidays, and a new COVID-19 variant in circulation, cases have risen in our area,” says Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure. “I encourage everyone to do what they can to slow the spread of this virus through vaccinations, booster shots, social distancing and wearing facemasks.”

In 2020, the Northampton County Coroner reported 403 COVID-19 related deaths (359 Residents and 44 Non-residents). The Lehigh County Coroner reported 118 COVID-19 related deaths.

LEHIGH VALLEY

OMICON: The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the Lehigh Valley by St. Luke’s University Health Network.

St. Luke’s confirmed two cases Thursday. At least 30 other cases are suspicious and under review and likely account for a portion of recent breakthrough cases.

“This is another reason to strongly consider getting a booster shot, or to be immunized if you haven’t already,” said Jeffrey Jahre, MD, St. Luke’s senior vice president of medical & academic affairs and section chief emeritus of infectious diseases.