Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 5 New Coronavirus Cases As Total Tops 2,000, But No Additional Deaths
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting five new Coronavirus cases Monday and no additional deaths for the third day in a row.
The number of cases county-wide now totals 2,008 since March 14. This includes 1,881 confirmed cases and 127 probable cases.
Officials report that 351 patients have been or are presently hospitalized among all cases, with one new patient since Sunday's report. Of the hospitalized patients, 133 of them have needed care in the ICU, and 69 of them have required treatment with a ventilator.
The death toll stands at 168, with 156 confirmed deaths and 12 that are probable. A probable death is when a person had not had a positive test for COVID-19.
All deaths have been in patients ages 42 to 103. The median age of deceased patients in the county is 84 years of age.
Of the 2,008 cases, the health department says 279 cases are in healthcare workers, which reflects 14% of the COVID-19 cases in Allegheny County.
This is the COVID-19 Daily Update for June 8, 2020.
The data reflected in these updates include information reported to the department in the past 24 hours as well as data since March 14 when the first case was reported in the county. pic.twitter.com/0v3IMKONKn
— Allegheny County Health Department (@HealthAllegheny) June 8, 2020
Today's report of 2,008 cases reflects an increase of 5 cases since yesterday's update. Additionally, there are 351 past or present hospitalizations, an increase of one hospitalization, and 168 deaths, which reflect no increase since yesterday's update.
— Allegheny County Health Department (@HealthAllegheny) June 8, 2020
We continue to extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones, and our thoughts go out to all those who have been impacted by the virus.
— Allegheny County Health Department (@HealthAllegheny) June 8, 2020
The Health Department says 54% of all Coronavirus patients are female, and 46% of them are male.
The highest number of cases remains in the 25-49 age bracket with 34%. The 65 and older age group has the second highest number of cases at 30%, and the 50-64 age group is third at 27%.
Here is the age breakdown:
00-04 – 13 (1%)
05-12 – 18 (1%)
13-18 – 28 (1%)
19-24 – 132 (6%)
25-49 – 676 (34%)
50-64 – 531 (27%)
65 + -- 610 (30%)
Health officials say 37,591 tests have been administered across the county.
More information on the Coronavirus pandemic:
- CDC Coronavirus Information
- CDC Global Map of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
- Pennsylvania Department of Health Information
- Allegheny County Health Department Information
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