PA Breaks CV Record Third Day In a Row - 1 New Luzerne County Case - 2nd Death Reported

The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., March 22, that there are 108 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 479 in 33 counties. All people are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.

Cases by County:

Adams 5
Allegheny 40
Beaver 3
​Berks 13
Bucks 32
​Butler 1
​Centre 1
Chester 23
​Columbia 1
Cumberland 11
​Dauphin 1​​
Delaware 43
​Erie 2
​Fayette 1
​Franklin 1
​Lackawanna 6
​Lancaster 6
​Lebanon 3
Lehigh 19
Luzerne 7
​Mercer 1
Monroe 31
Montgomery 87
​Montour 1
Northampton 21
Philadelphia 91
Pike 3
​Potter 1
​Schuylkill 1
Washington 7
Wayne 2
​Westmoreland 4
​York 10

The State has announced it's second death. The first death was in Northampton County, the second is in Allegheny County.

“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 479 cases of COVID-19 reported from commercial, hospital and state labs. There are 4,964 patients who have tested negative, and two total deaths. 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:

• Enforcement of business closuresOpens In A New Window will begin at 8:00 a.m., Monday, March 23.
• Provided closure enforcement guidanceOpens In A New Window to law enforcement.
• All non-life-sustaining businessesOpens In A New Window must close to slow the spread of COVID-19

• 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.