HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed Wednesday that there were 501 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 130,536.

There was no change to local counts. In Elk County, there have been 64 positive cases; in McKean, 35; in Potter, 24; and in Cameron, 8.

The number of tests administered within the last 7 days between Aug. 19 and Aug. 25 is 156,132 with 4,456 positive cases. There were 20,610 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m. Tuesday. These results represent the total number of tests administered.

There are 7,624 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 19 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 646 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 1,457,642 patients who have tested negative to date.