HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Friday confirmed that there were 829 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 122,950.
Potter County has seen an increase of one case, bringing the total to 21. Elk County remains at 54, McKean County has had 34 and Cameron County has had 8.
Philadelphia is reporting an increase of 147 cases.
The number of tests administered within the last 7 days between Aug. 7 and 13 is 165,694 with 5,600 positive cases. There were 26,069 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., Aug. 13. These results represent the total number of tests administered.
There are 7,445 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 36 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 1,304,739 patients who have tested negative to date.
