HARRISBURG – The number of positive coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania continues to climb with more than 16,200 cases to date.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed that as of 12 a.m. today, there are 1,680 new coronavirus cases, bringing the statewide total to 16,239. The death toll has reached 310.
DOH data shows that there are seven confirmed cases in Clearfield County; 57 in Centre County; six in Blair County; and nine in Cambria County, including one death.
There are also three cases in Clinton County; two in Elk County; one in both Cameron and Jefferson counties; and 21 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.
“Now more than ever, as we continue to see COVID-19 cases and deaths rise in Pennsylvania, we need Pennsylvanians to take action,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said.
“Those actions should be to stay calm, stay home and stay safe. If you must go out, please limit it to as few trips as possible and wear a mask to protect not only yourself, but other people as well.
“We need all Pennsylvanians to heed these efforts to protect our vulnerable Pennsylvanians, and our healthcare workers and frontline responders.”
DOH data shows there are 82,299 patients who have tested negative to date. Of the patients who have tested positive to date, the age breakdown is as follows:
- less than 1 percent are aged 0-4;
- nearly 1 percent are aged 5-12;
- 1 percent are aged 13-18;
- nearly 7 percent are aged 19-24;
- 41 percent are aged 25-49;
- 29 percent are aged 50-64; and
- 20 percent are aged 65 or older.
State health officials say most of the patients hospitalized are aged 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older. It was noted that there have been no pediatric deaths to date. More data is available here.
All non-life-sustaining businesses are ordered to be closed and schools are closed statewide indefinitely. Currently the entire state is under a stay-at-home order.