The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of midnight that there are 667 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 88, 741. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19.

There are 6,746 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 34 new deaths reported.

Carbon County has added one case for a total of 284, with 26 deaths.

Lehigh County has added 12 cases for a total of 4,292 cases. Deaths increased by two, bringing the total to 307.

Luzerne County has 2,939 cases, an increase of 12, with one additional death for a total of 177.

Monroe County has two new cases for a total of 1,430 cases. There is additional death for a total of 109 deaths.

Northampton County is reporting 17 new cases for a total of 3,458. Two more deaths have been recorded for a total of 272.

Schuylkill County is reporting three more cases for a total of 753, with 44 deaths.

Mask wearing is required in all businesses and whenever leaving home. Consistent mask-wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.

There are 634 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 715,403 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;

7% are ages 19-24;

Nearly 37% are ages 25-49;

24% are ages 50-64; and

27% 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 17,888 resident cases of COVID-19, and 3,323 cases among employees, for a total of 21,211 at 706 distinct facilities in 52 counties. Out of our total deaths, 4,583 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.

Approximately 6,745 of our total cases are in health care workers.