Friday’s reporting of COVID-19 cases is the largest one-day total in the state, with levels comparable to what was seen at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health indicated there were 2,219 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 190,579.
Elk County’s number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose by 9 in Friday’s reporting, according to the state Department of Health.
Elk County was reporting 143 positive cases as of Friday. McKean County’s case count rose by 7 to 112 confirmed cases. Cameron County remained at 8 cases, while Potter County remained at 43.
According to the health department’s early warning system, Elk County has seen an increase of 27 cases compared to the prior seven-day period, for a 5.9% positivity rate. In contrast, McKean County saw fewer cases over the past week than in the prior seven days for a 3.9% positivity rate.
In McKean County, Bradford’s case count stayed at 29 confirmed, but increased by 2 to 12 probable cases. Kane’s case count rose by 1 to 19 confirmed, and are still listed at 1 to 4 probable cases.
Smethport is listed at 8 confirmed cases and 1 to 4 probable; Mount Jewett, 6 confirmed; Eldred, 8 confirmed, 1 to 4 probable; Lewis Run, Duke Center and Port Allegany, 1 to 4 confirmed and probable; Gifford, Rew and Cyclone, each 1 to 4 confirmed
In Elk County, the biggest increases in case counts were in St. Marys and Johnsonburg. St. Marys has had an increase of 1 for 47 confirmed cases and 7 probable cases; Johnsonburg, an increase of 4 cases to 25 confirmed and 6 probable; Ridgway, 19 confirmed and 10 probable; and Weedville, 10 confirmed.
The number of tests administered within the last 7 days between Oct. 16 and 22 is 235,737 with 10,840 positive cases. There were 39,757 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., Oct. 22.
There are 8,625 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 2,273 individuals who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases and 648 individuals who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure.
