The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 968 new virus cases this weekend, with 24 deaths.

The statewide total is 81,730. To date, there are 6,423 total deaths attributed to COVID-19.

The latest numbers are:

Carbon County remains level with 264 cases and 24 deaths.

Lehigh County has 4,024 cases, with 277 deaths.

Luzerne County has 2,850 cases, with 270 deaths.

Monroe County has 1,366 cases, with 106 deaths.

Northampton is reporting 3,284 cases with 250 deaths.

Schuylkill County has 703 cases and 43 deaths.

Mask wearing is required in all businesses in yellow and green phases of reopening. Consistent mask wearing, even in counties in the green phase, could have lasting positive effects as a COVID-19 surge is possible this fall.

There are 631 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 576,015 patients who have tested negative to date.

In nursing and personal care homes, there are 17,066 resident cases of COVID-19, and 3,047 cases among employees, for a total of 20,113 at 663 distinct facilities in 49 counties. Out of our total deaths, 4,384 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. Approximately 6,212 of our total cases are in health care workers.

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