HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12 a.m., March 30, that there are 693 additional positive cases of COVID-19, which brings the statewide total to 4,087 in 59 counties.
The department also reported 11 new deaths among positive cases, which brings the statewide total to 48.
Data indicates there are currently four confirmed cases in Clearfield County, 24 in Centre County, six in Blair County, two in Cambria County, one in Cameron County and two in Indiana County.
All people are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital, state health officials say. County-specific information and a statewide map are available here.
“The continued rise in cases combined with our increasing deaths from COVID-19 reflects the seriousness of this situation,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said.
“We need everyone to listen to the orders in place and to stay calm, stay home and stay safe. We know that these prolonged mitigation effects have been difficult for everyone, but it is essential that everyone follows these orders and does not go out unless they absolutely must.”
According to the DOH, there are 33,777 patients who have tested negative to date. Of the patients who have tested positive to date, the age breakdown is as follows with:
- less than 1 percent are aged 0-4;
- less than 1 percent are aged 5-12;
- 1 percent are aged 13-18;
- 10 percent are aged 19-24;
- 41 percent are aged 25-49;
- 28 percent are aged 50-64; and
- 19 percent are aged 65 or older.
Most of the patients hospitalized are aged 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older. There have been no pediatric deaths to date, state health officials say. More data is available here.
All non-life-sustaining businesses are ordered to be closed and schools are closed statewide at least through April 6. Currently, 22 counties are under stay-at-home orders.
