HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Friday confirmed that there were 1,008 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 142,885.

Allegheny County is reporting an increase of 100 cases and Centre County is reporting an increase of 137 cases.

There were no changes to local numbers. Elk County remains at 65 cases, McKean County at 44, Potter County at 25 and Cameron County at 8.

The number of tests administered within the last 7 days between Sept. 4 and 10 is 151,264 with 5,106 positive cases. There were 30,855 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., Sept. 10, the most test results reported in one day to date. These results represent the total number of tests administered.

There are 7,837 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 17 new deaths reported. “We know that congregation, especially over holidays and in college and university settings, yields increased case counts. The mitigation efforts in place now are essential to flattening the curve and saving lives,” 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, all of our efforts are designed to support our communities 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.