COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Announces 3,930 New Coronavirus Cases, 157 New Deaths
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
HARRISBURG (KDKA) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 3,930 more cases of Coronavirus and 157 additional deaths.
The statewide total number of cases has risen to 865,604 since Friday's report, according to the state's data.
There are 3,041 people across the state hospitalized with COVID-19 infections. Of those hospitalized, 644 patients are in the ICU.
The statewide death toll has risen to 22,396 deaths.
There are 3,688,185 residents across the state who have tested negative for the virus to date.
The state Health Department numbers show there have been 64,192 cases of COVID-19 among residents in nursing and personal care homes across Pennsylvania. Among employees, there have been 12,468 diagnosed cases. This brings the total number of cases at long-term care facilities to 76,660. Out of total deaths, 11,706 have occurred in residents at nursing or personal care facilities.
Residents and staff at long-term care facilities in Pa. have started to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.
Approximately 23,731 of the total cases in the state are among state healthcare workers.
Currently, all 67 counties are in the green phase of reopening. However, restrictions are in place for bars, restaurants and large gatherings.
If you have concerns about the virus, you can check out the state's COVID-19 Early Warning Monitoring System Dashboard.
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