HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Thursday confirmed that there are 418 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 80,236.
There are 6,361 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 42 new deaths.
“With more than half of the state now in the green phase of the process to reopen, it is essential that we continue to take precautions to protect against COVID-19,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “The commonwealth’s careful, measured approach to reopening is working as we see case counts continue to decline even as many other states see increases. But the virus has not gone away. Each of us has a responsibility to continue to protect ourselves, our loved ones and others by wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing and washing our hands frequently. Together we can protect our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians, our essential workers and our healthcare system.”
Mask wearing is required in all businesses in yellow and green phases of reopening. The importance of masks even in counties in the green phase could have lasting effects as a COVID-19 surge is possible this fall.
There are 630 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 543,832 patients who have tested negative to date.
Cameron County has had 2 positives and 165 negative tests.
Elk County has had 6 positives and 435 negative tests.
McKean County has had 13 positives and 1,196 negative tests.
Potter County has had 13 positives and 231 negative tests.