Pa. Health Dept. Reports 711 Coronavirus Cases As Statewide Total Rises To Over 101,000
HARRISBURG (KDKA) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 711 new cases of Coronavirus on Monday, in addition to three more deaths.
The statewide total number of cases has risen to 101,738 since Sunday's report.
The number of tests administered within the last seven days, between July 13 and July 19, is 153,838 with 5,613 positive cases, the health department says. There were 17,468 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., July 19. These results represent the total number of tests administered.
Allegheny County is reporting an increase of 172 cases today, but no additional deaths.
The Health Department says all 67 counties in Pennsylvania have had cases of COVID-19. Current patients are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.
The statewide death toll has now reached 7,018.
Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older.
There are 938,175 patients who have tested negative to date. Additionally, there are 637 probable or unconfirmed cases at this time.
#COVID19 Update (as of 7/20/20 at 12:00 am):
• 711 additional positive cases of COVID-19
• 101,738 total cases statewide
• 7,018 deaths statewide
• 938,175 patients tested negative to dateMore information: https://t.co/7pzosEXhEX
— PA Department of Health (@PAHealthDept) July 20, 2020
State Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said in a news release, "As the state has put in place new mitigation efforts to offset recent case increases, we must renew our commitment to protecting against COVID-19 by wearing a mask, practicing social distancing and following the requirements set forth in the orders for bars and restaurants, gatherings and telework. Pennsylvania has been a model for the country on how to reopen effectively using a careful, measured approach. However, we know the virus has not gone away as we see cases rise, so we must work together to stop another surge."
Across the state, 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 26% of the cases, and the 50-64 age group has about 23% of the cases.
Here is the full age breakdown from the state:
• 1% are ages 0-4;
• 1% are ages 5-12;
• Nearly 3% are ages 13-18;
• Nearly 9% are ages 19-24;
• 37% are ages 25-49;
• 23% are ages 50-64; and
• 25% are ages 65 or older.
Breaking down age group statistics...
The Health Department says these 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 nearly 21 percent of cases so far in July;
• SE – Nearly 5 percent of cases in April to approximately 18 percent of cases so far in July;
• NE – Approximately 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 13 percent of cases so far in July; and
• NC – Approximately 8 percent of cases in April to nearly 13 percent of cases so far in July.
• SC – Approximately 7 percent of cases in April to approximately 13 percent of cases so far in July.
The state health department numbers show there are 18,685 resident cases of COVID-19 in nursing and personal care homes across Pennsylvania. Among employees, there are 3,614 diagnosed cases. That brings the entire total to 22,299. Out of the total deaths across Pennsylvania, state officials say 4,804 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.
Approximately 7,545 of the state's total cases are in health care workers.
Currently, all 67 counties are in the green phase of reopening. However, restrictions are in place for bars, restaurants and large gatherings.
If you have concerns about the virus, you can check out the state's COVID-19 Early Warning Monitoring System Dashboard.
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