Philadelphia suffered its highest daily death toll from the virus on Friday.
The 33 new fatalities of city residents brought total deaths to 137.
The increase in fatalities was expected, Health Commissioner Thomas Farley said. Deaths lag behind reported confirmed cases of the coronavirus, he said, so this week’s death rate reflected last week’s jump in positive cases.
Sixty-seven of the coronavirus victims were nursing home residents. Individuals over the age of 70 accounted for 65% of all deaths (89).
By Michael D’Onofrio Tribune Staff Writer
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