COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Reports 8,663 New Cases, Over 200 More Deaths Over Last 48 Hours
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
HARRISBURG (KDKA) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 8,663 new cases of Coronavirus and 203 additional deaths in the last 48 hours.
The statewide total number of cases has risen to 613,804 since Saturday's report, according to the state's data.
The Health Department says the statewide percent positivity for the week of Dec. 18-24 stood at 15.1%.
There are currently 5,905 people across the state hospitalized with COVID-19 infections. Of those hospitalized, 1,145 patients are in the ICU.
The statewide death toll has risen to 15,086.
There are 3,238,091 residents across the state who have tested negative for the virus to date.
The state Health Department numbers show there have been 51,420 resident cases of COVID-19 in nursing and personal care homes across Pennsylvania. Among employees, there have been 9,219 diagnosed cases. Out of total deaths, 8,470 have occurred in residents at nursing or personal care facilities.
Beginning on Monday, long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania began administering COVID-vaccinations to its residents and staff.
Approximately 18,558 of the total cases are among state 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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