The Petersburg Medical Center reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total active cases to 79, the most Petersburg has seen since the beginning of the pandemic. 64 new positives were reported in the past week.

Community spread is escalating rapidly according to PMC which is asking people to follow mitigation recommendations.

PMC remains in red status and though they will attempt to keep all appointments, they warned that they may experience limitations or rescheduling depending on staffing.

The borough assembly passed an emergency ordinance Friday that requires masking i...