COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Announces 2,789 New Coronavirus Cases, 55 Additional Deaths
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
HARRISBURG (KDKA) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 2,789 new Coronavirus cases and 55 additional deaths.
The statewide total number of cases since the beginning of the pandemic has risen to 946,985 since Friday's report, according to the state's data.
There are 1,587 people across the state hospitalized with COVID-19 infections. Of those hospitalized, 325 patients are in the ICU.
On Monday, Gov. Tom Wolf eased gathering limits and lifted out-of-state travel restrictions.
The statewide death toll has risen to 24,317.
There are 3,935,532 individuals across the state who have tested negative for the virus to date.
The state Health Department numbers show there have been 67,791 cases of COVID-19 among residents in nursing and personal care homes across Pennsylvania. Among employees, there have been 13,431 diagnosed cases. This makes the total number of cases at nursing and personal care homes 81,222. Out of total deaths, 12,613 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 25,206 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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