DOH: Number of Positive COVID-19 Cases Approaches 36,000 in PA

HARRISBURG – The number of positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases is approaching 36,000 throughout all 67 counties in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed that as of 12 a.m. today, there are 1,156 new coronavirus cases, bringing the statewide total to 35,684. The death toll has reached 1,622.

Confirmed and Probable Case Counts and Deaths

Confirmed Cases Probable Cases   Confirmed Deaths Probable Deaths
35,045 639 1,325 297

County Case Counts to Date

County Number of Positives Number of Negatives Deaths 
Clearfield 11 337 0
Centre 76 618 2
Blair 14 650 0
Cambria 21 642 2
Clinton
13
125 0
Elk 2 120 0
Cameron 1 19 0
Jefferson 3 262 0
Indiana 56 459 4
 

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.

“As we see the number of new COVID-19 cases continuously change across the state that does not mean we can stop practicing social distancing,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said.

“We must continue to stay home to protect ourselves, our families and our community. If you must go out, please make as few trips as possible and wear a mask to protect not only yourself, but others.

“We need all Pennsylvanians to continue to heed these efforts to protect our vulnerable Pennsylvanians, our health care workers and front-line responders.”

DOH data shows there are 136,272 patients who have tested negative to date. Of the patients who have tested positive, the age breakdown is as follows:

Age Range Percent of Cases*
0-4 < 1%
5-12 < 1%
13-18 1%
19-24 6%
25-49 39%
50-64 28%
65+ 25%
 

State health officials say that most of the hospitalized patients are aged 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older.

It was also noted that there have been no pediatric deaths to date. More Pennsylvania COVID-19 data is available here.

DOH date shows that in nursing and personal care homes, there are 5,337 resident cases of COVID-19 and 617 cases among employees for a total of 5,954 at 407 distinct facilities in 39 counties.

Out of the total deaths, state health officials say that 845 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. A county breakdown can be found here.

All non-life-sustaining businesses are ordered to be closed and schools are closed statewide through the remainder of the academic year.

Currently the entire state is under a stay-at-home order.

 

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