Pa. Health Dept. Reports 822 New Coronavirus Cases As Total Rises To Over 63,000 And More Than 4,500 Deaths
HARRISBURG (KDKA) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 822 new cases of Coronavirus on Monday, in addition to 87 more deaths.
The statewide total number of cases has now risen to 63,056.
The Health Department says all 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. Current patients are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.
The statewide death toll has reached 4,505. Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older.
In total, 277,553 people statewide have tested negative for the virus.
#COVID19 Update (as of 5/18/20 at 12:00 am):
• 822 additional positive cases of COVID-19
• 63,056 total cases statewide
• 4,505 deaths statewide
• 277,553 patients tested negative to dateCounty-specific information + statewide map: https://t.co/7pzosEXhEX
— PA Department of Health (@PAHealthDept) May 18, 2020
State Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said in a news release, "As counties move from red to yellow, we need all Pennsylvanians to continue to follow the social distancing and mitigation efforts in place. We must continue to protect our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians, which includes our seniors, those with underlying health issues, our healthcare workers and our first responders. I am proud of the work that Pennsylvanians have done so far, but we cannot stop now, we must continue to take the necessary steps to protect ourselves from COVID-19."
Across the state, nearly 37% of the cases have been diagnosed in the 25-49 age group. That group continues to lead the age breakdown. The 65 or older age bracket has nearly 29% of the cases, and the 50-64 age group has about 26% of the cases.
Here is the full age breakdown from the state:
- Nearly 1% are ages 0-4;
- Nearly 1% are ages 5-12;
- Nearly 2% are ages 13-18;
- Nearly 6% are ages 19-24;
- Nearly 37% are ages 25-49;
- Nearly 26% are ages 50-64; and
- Nearly 29% are ages 65 or older.
The state health department numbers show there are 13,626 resident cases of COVID-19 in nursing and personal care homes across Pennsylvania. Among employees, there are 2,111 diagnosed cases. That brings the entire total to 15,737. Out of the total deaths across Pennsylvania, state officials say 3,086 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.
Approximately 4,479 of the state's total cases are in health care workers.
Locally, Allegheny County health officials confirmed 1,641 positive and probable cases on Monday. Allegheny County has had 143 deaths.
To see the state's county-by-county breakdown of cases and deaths, visit this link.
More information on the Coronavirus pandemic:
- CDC Coronavirus Information
- CDC Global Map of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
- Pennsylvania Department of Health Information
- Allegheny County Health Department Information
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