The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported Saturday that there were 1,162 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 149,845.

There are 7,956 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 22 new deaths reported.

“We know that congregation, especially in college and university settings, yields increased case counts. The mitigation efforts in place now are essential to flattening the curve and saving lives,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “Wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, and following the requirements set forth in the orders for bars and restaurants, gatherings, and telework will help keep our case counts low. Together, as Pennsylvanians, all of our efforts are designed to support our communities to ensure that cases of COVID-19 remain low.”

Carbon County has a total of 444 cases and 28 deaths.

Lehigh County is reporting 5,469 cases, with 346 deaths.

Luzerne County has 4,013 cases, with 189 deaths.

Monroe County is reporting 1,772 cases and 129 deaths.

Northampton County is reporting 4,364 cases, with 304 deaths.

Schuylkill County is reporting 1,058 positives and 52 deaths.