The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of midnight, that there are 579 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 83,770. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19.

There are 6,557 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 39 new deaths.

Carbon County remained level with 271 cases and 25 deaths.

Lehigh County is reported 34 new cases and one more death for a total of 285.

In Luzerne County, there are 11 new cases, bringing the total to 2,883. There is one more death for a total of 174.

Monroe County has four more cases, bringing the total to 1,388. One more death is reported for a total of 109.

In Northampton County, there are 3,352 cases, an increase of 13. Deaths rose by three for a total of 262.

Schuylkill County has nine new cases, bringing the total to 730. Deaths remain level at 43.

There are 632 patients who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure, which are considered probable cases and not confirmed cases. There are 621,031 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 ages 0-4;

1% are ages 5-12;

2% are ages 13-18;

Nearly 7% are ages 19-24;

Nearly 37% are ages 25-49;

Nearly 25% are ages 50-64; and

Nearly 28% are ages 65 or older.

Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older.

In nursing and personal care homes, there are 17,454 resident cases of COVID-19, and 3,123 cases among employees, for a total of 20,577 at 676 distinct facilities in 50 counties. Out of our total deaths, 4,471 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.