HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Friday confirmed that there are 1,404 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 8,420 in 63 counties.
The department also reported 12 new deaths among positive cases, bringing the statewide total to 102. All people are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.
“The continued rise in cases combined with our increasing deaths from COVID-19 reflects the seriousness of this situation,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “We need everyone to listen to the orders in place and to stay calm, stay home and stay safe. We know that these prolonged mitigation effects have been difficult for everyone, but it is essential that everyone follows these orders and does not go out unless they absolutely must.”
There are 53,695 patients who have tested negative to date.