2nd Luzerne County Case - Record Amount Of New CV Cases In PA

The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., March 20, that there are 83 additional positive cases of COVID-19 reported, bringing the statewide total to 268. All people are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.

Cases by County:

​Adams 4
Allegheny 28
Beaver 3
​Berks 5
Bucks 16
​Centre 1
Chester 17
Cumberland 11
Delaware 23
​Erie 1​​
​Franklin 1
​Lackawanna 4
​Lancaster 2
​Lebanon 1
Lehigh 2
Luzerne 2
Monroe 19
Montgomery 59
Northampton 10
Philadelphia 42
Pike 2
​Potter 1
Washington 3
Wayne 1
​Westmoreland 4
​York 6

“Our notable increase in cases over the last few days indicate we need everyone to take COVID-19 seriously,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “Pennsylvanians have a very important job right now: stay calm, stay home and stay safe. We have seen case counts continue to increase and the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to stay home.”

Statewide, there are 268 cases of COVID-19 reported from commercial, hospital and state labs. There are 2,574 patients who have tested negative, and one death. With commercial labs being the primary testing option for most Pennsylvanians, data is not available on the total number of tests pending.

Statewide – The Wolf Administration has announced:

• All non-life-sustaining businessesOpens In A New Window will close to slow the spread of COVID-19.
• Statewide mitigation effortsOpens In A New Window.
• Guidance for essential and non-essential businessesOpens In A New Window on mitigation efforts.
• Pennsylvania k-12 schoolsOpens In A New Window closed with guidanceOpens In A New Window provided.
• Postponing in-person events that consist of 10 people or more throughout the United States.
• Discretion for religious leaders in holding services.
• No-visitor policies at all State correctional facilities and nursing homes to ensure the safety of inmates, residents, staff and visitors.
• Restricted-visitor policies in state centers.
• Restricted-visitor policies in assisted living and personal care homes.
  
  

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.