HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., August 24, that there are 426 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 129,474
Locally, there were no changes as of Monday’s reporting period. Elk County has had 64 positive cases and 2,076 negative tests; McKean County has had 35 positive cases amd 3,651 negative tests; Potter County has had 24 positive cases and 936 negative tests; and Cameron County has had 8 cases and 377 negative tests.
The number of tests administered within the last 7 days between Aug. 17 and Aug. 23 is 157,052 with 4,588 positive cases. There were 14,973 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., Aug. 23. These results represent the total number of tests administered.
There are 7,579 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 1 new death 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 1,433,364 patients who have tested negative to date.
