Elk, McKean and Potter counties all saw increases in COVID-19 numbers as of Tuesday’s reporting, with two local counties now with more than 100 cases overall.
Elk County’s case count rose to 116, which is 5 additional cases. McKean County’s case count rose by 2 to 101 cases.
Potter County had one additional case for a total of 42. Cameron County remained at 8 cases.
In Elk County, St. Marys now has 38 confirmed and 7 probable cases, an increase of 4 cases. And Johnsonburg’s case count increased by one to 15 confirmed and 1 to 4 probable.
In McKean County, it was not immediately apparent where the additional cases were located, as it could be in a location where fewer than 4 cases have been reported. In those cases, the state health department does not provide exact figures. Bradford’s count stayed the same at 28 confirmed and 9 probable.
Statewide, there were 1,557additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 184,872. Allegheny is reporting an increase of 106 cases, Delaware is reporting an increase of 109 cases, and Philadelphia is reporting an increase of 158 cases.
The number of tests administered within the last 7 days between Oct. 13 and 19 is 228,245 with 10,011 positive cases. There were 28,978 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., Oct. 19.
There are 8,533 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 33 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 1,855 cases who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases and 648 patients who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure.
There are 2,155,639 patients who have tested negative to date.
There are 6 counties with fewer than 100 cases; 38 counties with total case counts less than 1,000; 24 with case counts between 1,000 and 10,000; and 4 with case counts greater than 10,000.
Philadelphia County remains the highest with 36,034 cases, and Cameron County remains the lowest with 8 cases.
