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WILKES-BARRE — The latest Department of Health report on Wednesday showed Luzerne County with 77 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death. The death count is at 801.
The new report brings the county’s total cases to 31,132 since the pandemic began last year.
Neighboring Lackawanna County has 18,111 cases and 465 deaths; Monroe County has 14,399 cases and 307 deaths.
The Department of Health confirmed that as of Wednesday there were 2,179 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,179,251.
Statewide percent positivity for the week of April 30–May 6 stood at 6.6%.
Vaccine distribution
According to the CDC, as of Wednesday morning, May 12, Pennsylvania has administered first doses of vaccine to 53.1% 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 Wednesday morning, May 12, 46.2% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older are fully vaccinated.
According to the CDC, as of Wednesday morning, May 12, 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 9,381,098 total vaccine doses as of Wednesday, May 12.
• 3,998,209 people are fully vaccinated; with a seven-day moving average of more than 66,900 people per day receiving vaccinations.
• 1,715,619 people are partially vaccinated, meaning they have received one dose of a two-dose vaccine.
• 5,713,828 people have received at least their first dose.
This week, a total of 9,556,320 doses will have been allocated through May 15:
• 320,320 first/single doses will have been allocated this week.
• 297,520 second doses will have been allocated this week.
To date, we have administered 9,381,098 doses total through May 12:
• First/single doses: 5,713,828 administered
• Second doses: 3,667,270 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 1,751 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 406 patients are in the intensive care unit with COVID-19.
There were 52 new deaths identified by the Pennsylvania death registry, reported for a total of 26,659 deaths attributed to COVID-19. County-specific information and a statewide map are available on the COVID-19 Data Dashboard.
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. Consistent mask-wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.
There are 157,792 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 4,483,950 individuals who have tested negative to date.
In licensed nursing and personal care homes, there are 71,294 resident cases of COVID-19, and 15,003 cases among employees, for a total of 86,297 at 1,590 distinct facilities in all 67 counties.
Out of total deaths reported to PA-NEDSS, 13,198 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.
Approximately 28,120 of our total cases are among health care workers.
Reach Bill O’Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.