Coronavirus Latest: Temporary Morgue Set Up In Delaware County As Deaths Rise, Funeral Services Put On Hold
DARBY, Pa. (CBS) -- Delaware County officials have set up a temporary morgue at the Emergency Training Center in Darby due to an increase in deaths during the coronavirus pandemic. Officials say the increase in deaths has led to a delay in families picking up bodies and a pause on traditional funeral services.
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Delaware County officials confirm a temporary morgue has been constructed at the fire training center, due to an increase in deaths and they say because there is a delay in funeral directors picking up the deceased. @CBSPhilly
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The temporary morgue will allow for additional capacity.
On Monday, Pennsylvania officials announced the state's death toll has risen to 1,807.