The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Monday confirmed an additional 601 positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 119,453.

Elk County’s case count went up by one, to 49 positives, 37 of which were confirmed and 12 of which were probable. There have been 1,859 negative tests.

Cameron County’s case count was at 7, an increase of one over the weekend. There have been 347 negative tests.

McKean County’s case count remained at 34, with 3,220 negative tests.

Potter County’s case count remained at 20, with 868 negative tests.

According to the health department, the number of tests administered within the last 7 days between Aug. 3 and Aug. 9 is 152,486 with 5,262 positive cases. There were 18,368 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., Aug. 9. These results represent the total number of tests administered.

There are 7,317 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 3 new deaths reported. “The mitigation efforts in place now are essential as the new school year approaches and we work to ensure our children can get back to learning,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “Wearing a mask, practicing social distancing and following the requirements set forth in the orders for bars and restaurants, gatherings and telework will help keep our case counts low. Together, as Pennsylvanians, we each have a part to play in working to ensure that cases of COVID-19 remain low.”

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 643 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 1,240,830 patients who have tested negative to date.