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WILKES-BARRE — The latest Department of Health report on Thursday showed Luzerne County with 64 new cases and no new deaths. The death count is at 795.
The new report brings the county’s total cases to 30,751 since the pandemic began last year.
Neighboring Lackawanna County has 17,943 cases and 460 deaths; Monroe County has 14,174 cases and 303 deaths.
The Department of Health confirmed that as of Thursday there were 2,476 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,166,692.
Statewide percent positivity for the week of April 23–April 29 stood at 7.6%.
Vaccine distribution
According to the CDC, as of Thursday morning, May 6, Pennsylvania has administered first doses of vaccine to 51.2% of its entire population, and the state ranks 10th among all 50 states for first doses administered by percentage of population.
According to the CDC, as of Thursday morning, May 6, 42.7% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older are fully vaccinated.
According to the CDC, as of Thursday morning, May 6, Pennsylvania ranks 5th among all 50 states for total doses administered.
Statewide data representing the 66 counties within the Department of Health’s vaccine jurisdiction:
Vaccine providers have administered 8,939,043 total vaccine doses as of Thursday, May 6.
— 3,710,362 people are fully vaccinated; with a seven-day moving average of more than 81,100 people per day receiving vaccinations.
— 1,825,025 people are partially vaccinated, meaning they have received one dose of a two-dose vaccine.
— 5,535,387 people have received at least their first dose.
This week, a total of 8,938,480 doses will have been allocated through May 8:
— 323,520 first/single doses will have been allocated this week.
— 288,320 second doses will have been allocated this week.
To date, we have administered 8,939,043 doses total through May 6:
— First/single doses: 5,535,387 administered
— Second doses: 3,403,656 administered
To see a map of locations where you can get a vaccination go to the Pennsylvania Department of Health website.
A commonwealth COVID-19 vaccination guide explains current process for getting one. Pennsylvanians with questions about the vaccination process can call the Department of Health hotline at 1-877-724-3258.
Statewide data
There are 2,131 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 467 patients are in the intensive care unit with COVID-19. Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older.
As of 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, there were 57 new deaths identified by the Pennsylvania death registry, reported for a total of 26,447 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
Mask-wearing is required in all businesses and whenever leaving home. Fully vaccinated people are permitted to participate in some activities without a mask based on CDC guidance released yesterday. Consistent mask-wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.
There are 155,502 individuals who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases and 639 individuals who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure.
There are 4,438,842 individuals who have tested negative to date.
In licensed nursing and personal care homes, there are 71,083 resident cases of COVID-19, and 14,901 cases among employees, for a total of 85,984 at 1,588 distinct facilities in all 67 counties.
Out of total deaths reported to PA-NEDSS, 13,166 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.
Approximately 27,926 of our total cases are among health care workers.
Reach Bill O’Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.
