 The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., March 28, that there are 533 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 2,751 in 56 counties. The department also reported 12 new deaths among positive cases, bringing the statewide total to 34. All people are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.
Locally, Carbon County has 3 cases, Luzerne County has 65 total cases, and Schuylkill has 16 total cases. “Our notable increase in cases over the past week 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.” There are 25,254 patients who have tested negative to date. Of the patients who have tested positive to date the age breakdown is as follows: · Less than 1% are aged 0-4; · Less than 1% are aged 5-12; · 1% are aged 13-18; · Nearly 11% are aged 19-24; · 39% are aged 25-49; · Nearly 28% are aged 50-64; and · 19% are aged 65 or older. Most of the patients hospitalized are aged 25-49, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older. There have been no pediatric deaths to date. More data is available here. All non-life-sustaining businesses are ordered to be closed and schools are closed statewide at least through April 6. Currently 19 counties are under stay-at-home orders. |
