The new coronavirus is taking a terrible toll across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with more than 45,000 cases diagnosed and more than 1,000 deaths in the three states.

A sober Gov. Phil Murphy said the novel coronavirus pandemic was “writing one of the greatest tragedies” in New Jersey history as deaths rose to at least 846 and infections climbed to 34,124.

Religious leaders told NBC10 reporter Drew Smith that they are making arrangements for the faithful to celebrate Holy Week during social distancing measures amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is urging Pennsylvanians to stay home unless they must pick up needed items. People who do leave the house are being urged to wear a mask to help prevent spreading or catching the new coronavirus.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced more than 100 new deaths from COVID-19 complications Friday. He has ordered flags around the state to be lowered to half-staff in the memory of those lost to the new coronavirus.

Montgomery County officials continue to demand answers from a power plant in Limerick over fears that the company isn’t implementing enough safety measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. NBC10’s Deanna Durante has the details.

Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said Thursday that the city is seeing clusters of coronavirus infections among people living in a group setting. The city is also adding group home workers to the people allowed to get immediate COVID-19 testing.

NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports on food box distribution sites in Philadelphia to help people struggling with food insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic. The boxes went quickly Thursday.

A Pennsylvania senator is joining the calls for better safety measures and more transparency at a Montgomery County power plant. There is concern that without a better plan, more people could be sickened with the novel coronavirus. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has the details.

The coronavirus shutdown is keeping a Lansdale, Pennsylvania, man from his family, but he’s unsure what he’ll find when he gets back.

A new coronavirus testing site opened at Cooper’s Poynt Waterfront Park in Camden, New Jersey. NBC10’s Cydney Long has the details.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced new grim totals of coronavirus infections and deaths on Wednesday. More than 22,000 people contracted the virus and more than 350 were killed so far.

Montgomery County leaders have concerns about a large refueling project at the power plant in Limerick Township. Hundreds of workers are at the site, and they want to know what Exelon Corporation is doing to keep people safe and stop the spread of coronavirus. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville went looking for answers.

Montgomery County is one of the areas in Pennsylvania hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic. County officials reported a surge in COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. NBC10’s Wendy Saltzman has the details.

Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said Tuesday that five more people have died from COVID-19 in the city bringing the death total to 12. There were 202 new confirmed infections as of Tuesday.

A Montgomery County company has gone from making shutters to creating desperately-needed protective equipment for those on the frontlines in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. NBC10’s Deanna Durante has the details.

NBC10’s Deanna Durante shows us how local hospitals are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said Monday that schools and businesses closures for the coronavirus pandemic are extended indefinitely as leaders work to reduce COVID-19 infections.

Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said Monday that at least 1,072 confirmed coronavirus cases in the city. Nine people have lost their lives to the disease. Farley said the virus is prevalent in all city neighborhoods and affecting all races and genders.

An inmate at the same Montgomery County prison where Bill Cosby is being held tested positive for the novel coronavirus. A spokesperson said the inmate never had any contact with Cosby.