The department is continuing to work to increase the types
of cases that are being added to our death case counts. Today, 92 new deaths
are reported among positive cases, bringing the statewide total to 1,204. County-specific
information and a statewide map are available here. All people are either in
isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.
“As we start to see the number of new COVID-19 cases
decrease across the state that does not mean we can stop practicing social
distancing,” Sec. of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “We must continue to stay
home to protect ourselves, our families and our community. If you must go out,
please make as few trips as possible and wear a mask to protect not only
yourself, but others. We need all Pennsylvanians to continue to heed these
efforts to protect our vulnerable Pennsylvanians, our health care workers and
frontline responders.”
There are 129,720 patients who have tested negative to date.
Of the patients who have tested positive to date the age breakdown is as
follows:
Less than 1% are aged 0-4;
Nearly 1% are aged 5-12;
1% are aged 13-18;
6% are aged 19-24;
39% are aged 25-49;
28% are aged 50-64; and
24% are aged 65 or older.
Most of the patients hospitalized are aged 65 or older, and
most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older. There have been no
pediatric deaths to date.
In nursing and personal care homes, there are 4,689 resident
cases of COVID-19, and 504 cases among employees, for a total of 5,193 at 374
distinct facilities in 35 counties. Out of our total deaths, 682 have occurred
in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.
All non-life-sustaining businesses are ordered to be closed
and schools are closed statewide through the remainder of the academic year.
Currently the entire state is under a stay-at-home order.
