Case counts of COVID-19 in McKean and Potter counties each rose by one in Wednesday’s round of reporting from the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
McKean County had 26 cases, 18 of which were confirmed and 8 probable cases, while 2,738 negative tests were reported, according to the department’s data.
Potter County had 20 cases, 17 of which were confirmed and 3 were probable cases, while 685 negative tests were reported, the department indicated.
Elk County held steady at 38 cases, 29 of which were confirmed and 9 were probable cases, while 1,572 negative tests were reported. Cameron County held at 5 positive cases, while 315 negative tests were reported, according to the health department.
Department officials said there were 631 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 103,396.
The data does not include data from Philadelphia, as that data was not received by the department.
According to the health department, the number of tests administered within the last 7 days between July 15 and July 21 is 148,209 with 6,094 positive cases. There were 21,776 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., July 21. These results represent the total number of tests administered.
There are 7,063 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 25 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 637 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, according to the health department. There are 968,081 patients who have tested negative to date.