HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed that as of 12 a.m., Nov. 9, there was a two-day total of 6,311 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the state-wide total to 234,296.
According to the department’s Web site, Clearfield County has had 614 total cases since March and seven deaths while 10,451 patients have tested negative for the virus. Of those cases, 493 are confirmed and 121 are probable.
The number of tests administered within the last seven days, between Nov. 2 and Nov. 8, is 329,072 with 20,958 positive cases.
There were 40,108 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., Nov. 7 and 38,284 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., Nov. 8.
As of 11:59 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, there were five new deaths and as of 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, there were four new deaths reported for a total of 9,024 Pennsylvania deaths attributed to COVID-19. County-specific information and a statewide map are available on the COVID-19 Data Dashboard.
There are 5,629 individuals who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases and 645 individuals who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure.
There are 2,455,856 individuals who have tested negative state-wide to date. Of those who have tested positive, the age breakdown is as follows:
- Approximately 1 percent are ages 0-4;
- Approximately 2 percent are ages 5-12;
- Approximately 5 percent are ages 13-18;
- Nearly 14 percent are ages 19-24;
- Approximately 36 percent are ages 25-49;
- Approximately 21 percent are ages 50-64; and
- Approximately 20 percent are ages 65 or older.
There are 1,652 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 353 patients are in the intensive care unit with COVID-19. 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 27,729 resident cases of COVID-19, and 5,879 cases among employees, for a total of 33,608 at 1,115 distinct facilities in 63 counties.
Out of the total deaths, 5,907 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. A county breakdown can be found here.
It was also noted that approximately 12,975 of Pennsylvania’s total cases are among health care workers.
Dr. Rachel Levine reminds that mask-wearing is required in all businesses and whenever leaving home, and consistent mask-wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.