HARRISBURG — On Sunday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 619 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 129,048.
Locally, the case count in two counties increased. Potter County had two new cases, bringing the total to 24 with 21 confirmed and three probable cases. Elk County saw one new case over the weekend, for a total of 64. Elk County has 49 confirmed and 15 probable cases.
McKean County is holding steady at 35 cases and Cameron County with 8, according to the Department of Health.
The number of tests administered within the last 7 days between Aug. 16 and Aug. 22 is 157,396 with 4,889 positive cases. There were 20,088 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m. Aug. 22. These results represent the total number of tests administered.
There are 7,578 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 2 new deaths reported. There are no new deaths in the local area.
“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 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 1,423,972 patients who have tested negative to date.
In nursing and personal care homes, there are 20,708 resident cases of COVID-19, and 4,387 cases among employees, for a total of 25,095 at 915 distinct facilities in 61 counties. Out of Pennsylvania’s total deaths, 5,126 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.
Approximately 9,307 of the total cases are amongst health care workers.
