Pa. Health Dept. Announces 1,070 New Coronavirus Cases, 310 More Deaths
HARRISBURG (KDKA) - The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 1,070 new cases of Coronavirus on Thursday, in addition to a jump of 310 more deaths.
That brings the statewide total number of cases to 52,915.
The Health Department says all 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. Current patients are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.
With the new numbers, the statewide death toll has now reached 3,416.
In total, 209,873 people statewide have tested negative for the virus.
#COVID19 Update (as of 5/7/20 at 12:00 am):
• 1,070 additional positive cases of COVID-19
• 52,915 total cases statewide
• 3,416 deaths statewide
• 209,873 patients tested negative to dateCounty-specific information + statewide map: https://t.co/7pzosEXhEX
— PA Department of Health (@PAHealthDept) May 7, 2020
Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said in a press release, "As we prepare to move a number of counties from red to yellow, we need all Pennsylvanians to continue to follow the social distancing and mitigation efforts in place. We must continue to protect our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians, which includes our seniors, those with underlying health issues, our healthcare workers and our first responders. I am proud of the work that Pennsylvanians have done so far, but we cannot stop now, we must continue to take the necessary steps to protect ourselves from COVID-19."
Across the state, 37% of the cases have been diagnosed in the 25-49 age group. That group leads the age breakdown. The 65 or older age bracket has 27% of the cases, jumping over the 50-64 age group, which now has 26% of the cases.
Here is the full age breakdown from the state:
Nearly 1% are aged 0-4;
Nearly 1% are aged 5-12;
1% are aged 13-18;
Nearly 6% are aged 19-24;
37% are aged 25-49;
26% are aged 50-64; and
27% are aged 65 or older.
The state health department numbers show there are 10,506 resident cases of COVID-19 in nursing and personal care homes across Pennsylvania. Among employees, there are 1,489 diagnosed cases. That brings the entire total to 11,995. Out of the total deaths across Pennsylvania, state officials say 2,355 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.
Locally, Allegheny County health officials confirmed 1,439 positive and probable cases on Thursday. Allegheny County has had 117 deaths, Beaver County has the second highest county total in Western Pennsylvania with 78. Westmoreland County has had 29 deaths.
To see the state's county-by-county breakdown of cases and deaths, visit this link.
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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