HARRISBURG – There are nearly 500 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases throughout Pennsylvania, including four new cases in Clearfield County.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed that as of 12 a.m. Tuesday, there are 493 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 76,436.
There are 6,014 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 61 new deaths. County-specific information and a statewide map are available here.
According to the department’s Web site, Clearfield County has 48 total cases while 1,375 patients have tested negative for the virus. Of the cases, 38 are confirmed and 10 are probable.
“With more than half of the state now in the green phase of the process to reopen, it is essential that we continue to take precautions to protect against COVID-19,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said.
“Each of us has a responsibility to protect ourselves, our loved ones and others by wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing and washing our hands frequently.
“Together we can protect our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians, our essential workers and our healthcare system.”
There are 625 Pennsylvania patients who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure, which are considered probable cases and not confirmed cases.
There are 459,248 patients who have tested negative state-wide to date. Of the patients who have tested positive, the age breakdown is as follows:
- Nearly 1 percent are ages 0-4;
- Nearly 1 percent are ages 5-12;
- Nearly 2 percent are ages 13-18;
- 6 percent are ages 19-24;
- Nearly 37 percent are ages 25-49;
- 25 percent are ages 50-64; and
- 28 percent are ages 65 or older.
Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older. More data is available here.
In nursing and personal care homes, there are 16,247 resident cases of COVID-19, and 2,824 cases among employees, for a total of 19,071 at 618 distinct facilities in 45 counties.
Out of Pennsylvania’s total deaths, 4,117 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. A county breakdown can be found here.
It was also noted that approximately 5,796 of the total cases are in health care workers.
For the latest information for individuals, families, businesses and schools, visit “Responding to COVID-19” on pa.gov. Currently, all 67 counties are in the yellow or green phase of reopening.