HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that there are 612 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 72,894.
There are 5,667 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 100 new deaths.
McKean County has had 12 positives, 654 negative tests and one death.
Elk County has had 6 positives and 337 negative tests.
Cameron County has had two positives and 133 negative tests.
Potter County has had four positives and 155 negative tests.
“As Pennsylvania continues to move forward in the process to reopen, we need to remember that the threat from COVID-19 has not gone away,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “As counties move into the yellow and green phases, we must take personal responsibility to protect others. Wearing a mask, continuing to maintain social distancing, and washing your hands frequently are all steps we can take to help protect others, including our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians, our essential workers and our healthcare system.”
There are 616 patients who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure, which are considered probable cases and not confirmed cases. There are 399,361 patients who have tested negative to date.