Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., May 1, that there are 1,208 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 46,971. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19.

Today, the department reported 62 new deaths, bringing the statewide total to 2,354 in Pennsylvania. County-specific information and a statewide map are available here.

Carbon County added six new cases for a total of 181. There ar 15 deaths.

Monroe County added 20 new cases, for a total 1,147. Deaths remain the same at 54.

Schuylkill County has 375 cases, an increase from 368 cases. Deaths remain at six deaths.

Northampton County added 53 new cases for a total of 2,103 cases. Deaths remain at 94.

Lehigh County has added 54 cases for a total of 2,850 cases. Six more deaths have been recorded for a total 80.

There are 180,477 patients who have tested negative to date. Of the patients who have tested positive to date the age breakdown is as follows:

Nearly 1% are aged 0-4;

Nearly 1% are aged 5-12;

1% are aged 13-18;

Nearly 6% are aged 19-24;

Nearly 38% are aged 25-49;

27% are aged 50-64; and

Nearly 27% are aged 65 or older.

Most of the patients hospitalized are aged 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older. There have been no pediatric deaths to date.

In nursing and personal care homes, there are 8,478 resident cases of COVID-19, and 1,097 cases among employees, for a total of 9,575 at 474 distinct facilities in 44 counties. Out of our total deaths, 1,560 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.

Approximately 2,878 of our total cases are in health care workers.

All non-life-sustaining businesses are ordered to be closed and schools are closed statewide through the remainder of the academic year. Currently the entire state is under a stay-at-home order.

Statewide – The Wolf Administration has since noon, April 30:

Provided an update from Pennsylvania State Police on business closure enforcement actions.

Awarded funding to assist hospitals.

For the latest information for individuals, families, businesses and schools, visit “Responding to COVID-19” on pa.gov.

The Wolf Administration stresses the role Pennsylvanians play in helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

Cover any coughs or sneezes with your elbow, not your hands.

Clean surfaces frequently.

Stay home to avoid spreading COVID-19, especially if you are unwell.

If you must go out for a life-sustaining reason, please wear a mask.

Updated Coronavirus Links: Press Releases, State Lab Photos, Graphics

Daily COVID-19 Report

Press releases regarding coronavirus

Latest information on the coronavirus

Photos of the state’s lab in Exton (for download and use)

Coronavirus and preparedness graphics (located at the bottom of the page)

Community preparedness and procedures materials

Map with the number of COVID-19 cases

All Pennsylvania residents are encouraged to sign up for AlertPA, a text notification system for health, weather, and other important alerts like COVID-19 updates from commonwealth agencies. Residents can sign up online at www.ready.pa.gov/BeInformed/Signup-For-Alerts.

MEDIA CONTACT: Nate Wardle, Health, 717-787-1783 or ra-dhpressoffice@pa.gov

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