DOH: 832 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases in PA, 3 in Clearfield Co.
HARRISBURG – After having its COVID-19 case count remain unchanged for several days, Clearfield County on Thursday reported three additional cases of the virus.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed that as of 12 a.m., there are 832 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 88,074.
There are 6,712 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 25 new deaths. County-specific information and a statewide map are available here.
According to the department’s Web site, Clearfield County has 75 total cases while 2,378 patients have tested negative for the virus. Of those cases, 57 are confirmed and 18 are probable.
“Each of us has a responsibility to continue 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.”
As the holiday weekend approaches, Levine said it is essential that all Pennsylvanians take steps to protect themselves and those around them.
Residents are also encouraged to avoid large gatherings and to remember that mask-wearing is required in public settings and when around other people to prevent further spread of COVID-19.
According to an order signed by Levine, mask wearing is required whenever anyone leaves home because consistent mask wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.
There are 634 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 702,199 patients who have tested negative state-wide to date. Of the patients who have tested positive to date, the age breakdown is as follows:
- Nearly 1 percent are ages 0-4;
- 1 percent are ages 5-12;
- 2 percent are ages 13-18;
- 7 percent are ages 19-24;
- Nearly 37 percent are ages 25-49;
- 24 percent are ages 50-64; and
- 27 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 17,856 resident cases of COVID-19, and 3,316 cases among employees, for a total of 21,172 at 702 distinct facilities in53counties.
Out of the total deaths, 4,590 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. A county breakdown can be found here.
It was also noted that approximately 6,706 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 yellow or green phase of reopening.