HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Friday confirmed that there were 1,009 additional positive cases of COVID-19 reported, bringing the statewide total to 93,876.
In the local region, the number of cases didn’t change for the counties of McKean at 20, Elk at 29, Cameron at 4 and Potter at 17.
About 175 of the total, statewide cases reported Friday did not occur within the past 24 hours but are the result of an influx of private lab results.
The number of tests administered within the last 7 days between July 3 and July 9 is 128,821 with 4,793 positive test results.
There are 6,880 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 32 new deaths reported. Mask-wearing is required in all businesses and whenever leaving home. Consistent mask-wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.
There are 635 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 804,764 patients who have tested negative to date.
