HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported that as of early Monday, there are 1,470 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 12,980 in 65 counties.
Potter County has three cases, while McKean and Cameron counties each have one. Elk and Jefferson counties are the only ones in Pennsylvania that have not reported any positive tests.
The department also reported 12 new deaths among positive cases, bringing the statewide total to 162. All people are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.
“Now more than ever, as we continue to see COVID-19 cases and deaths rise in Pennsylvania, we need Pennsylvanians to take action,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “Those actions should be to stay calm, stay home and stay safe. If you must go out, please limit it to as few trips as possible and wear a mask to protect not only yourself, but other people as well. We need all Pennsylvanians to heed these efforts to protect our vulnerable Pennsylvanians, and also our healthcare workers and frontline responders.”
There are 70,874 patients who have tested negative to date.