HARRISBURG – There are nearly 1,000 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania today, but only one new case in Clearfield County.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed that as of 12 a.m., July 15, there are 994 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 97,665.
According to the department’s Web site, Clearfield County has 96 total cases while 2,972 patients have tested negative for the virus. Of those cases, 74 are confirmed and 22 are probable.
It was noted that Allegheny County is reporting an increase of 246 cases and Philadelphia is reporting an increase of 135 cases.
The number of tests administered within the last seven days between July 8 and July 14 is 139,819 with 5,372 positive cases.
In the last day, close to 28,800 COVID-19 diagnostic test results were reported to the department, the highest one-day number of COVID-19 diagnostic test results reported.
State-wide, there are 6,957 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 26 new deaths. County-specific information and a statewide map are available on the COVID-19 Data Dashboard.
“As the entire state is now in the green phase, we must remain committed to protecting against COVID-19 by wearing a mask, practicing social distancing and avoiding large gatherings,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said.
“Pennsylvania has been a model for the country on how to reopen effectively using a careful, measured approach. However, the virus has not gone away and we are seeing cases rise, especially in Southwest Pennsylvania.”
Levine said mask wearing is required in all businesses and whenever leaving home, and consistent mask wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.
There are 637 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 870,984 patients who have tested negative to date. Of the patients who have tested positive to date, the age breakdown is as follows:
- 1 percent are ages 0-4;
- 1 percent are ages 5-12;
- Nearly 3 percent are ages 13-18;
- 8 percent are ages 19-24;
- 37 percent are ages 25-49;
- Nearly 24 percent are ages 50-64; and
- Nearly 26 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.
The department said it is seeing significant increases in the number of COVID-19 cases among younger age groups, particularly 19- to 24-year-olds.
An alert was sent to healthcare providers about the changing COVID-19 case demographics, as there are more cases in younger age groups than in those 50-64 and 65-plus.
The following regions have seen significant increases among 19- to 24-year-olds in each month from April to present in July:
- SW – Approximately 5 percent of cases in April to 23 percent of cases so far in July;
- SE – Nearly 5 percent of cases in April to approximately 17 percent of cases so far in July;
- NE – Nearly 6 percent of cases in April to nearly 17 percent of cases so far in July;
- NW – Nearly 7 percent of cases in April to nearly 12 percent of cases so far in July;
- NC – Nearly 8 percent of cases in April to nearly 13 percent of cases so far in July; and
- SC – Approximately 7 percent of cases in April to nearly 13 percent of cases so far in July.
In nursing and personal care homes, there are 18,384 resident cases of COVID-19, and 3,517 cases among employees, for a total of 21,901 at 763 distinct facilities in57counties.
Out of the total deaths, 4,767 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. A county breakdown can be found here.
It was also noted that approximately 7,284 of Pennsylvania’s 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 green phase of reopening.
