HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed Friday, that there are 693 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 127,633.
McKean County’s case count rose by one case to 35, with 26 confirmed cases and 9 probable cases.
Elk County remains at 63 cases; Potter County remains at 22; and Cameron County remains at 8 cases.
The number of tests administered within the last 7 days between August 14 and August 20 is 159,049 with 4,819 positive cases. There were 24,058 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., August 20. These results represent the total number of tests administered.
There are 7,558 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 20 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 645 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 1,399,509 patients who have tested negative to date.
