The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported that there are 849 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 121,130.
Elk County’s case count jumped by 4 cases to 54, 42 of which are confirmed and 12 of which are probable. There was no change for the other local counties. McKean County has had 34 cases; Potter County has had 20; and Cameron County has had 7.
The number of tests administered within the last 7 days between Aug. 5 and Aug. 11 is 157,895 with 5,272 positive cases. There were 25,765 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., Aug. 11. These results represent the total number of tests administered.
There are 7,385 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 33 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 644 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 1,271,976 patients who have tested negative to date.
