2 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County; no new deaths

WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Department of Health Monday reported two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Luzerne County and no new deaths.

Those numbers bring the total cases to 2,958 and the death count remains at 178.

In Lackawanna County, there are 1,734 confirmed cases and 207 deaths; in Monroe County, there are 1,439 cases and 109 deaths.

The Department of Health confirmed that there are 450 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 90,304. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19.

There are 6,754 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of one new death reported.

The number of new cases in Allegheny County increased by 218 overnight.

Mask wearing is required in all businesses and whenever leaving home. Consistent mask-wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.

There are 634 patients who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure, which are considered probable cases and not confirmed cases.

There are 743,020 patients who have tested negative to date.

Of the patients who have tested positive to date the age breakdown is as follows:

Nearly 1% are ages 0-4;

1% are ages 5-12;

Nearly 3% are ages 13-18;

Nearly 8% are ages 19-24;

Nearly 37% are ages 25-49;

Nearly 24% are ages 50-64; and

Nearly 27% are ages 65 or older.

Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older.

In nursing and personal care homes, there are 17,933 resident cases of COVID-19, and 3,351 cases among employees, for a total of 21,284 at 709 distinct facilities in 52 counties.

Out of our total deaths, 4,593 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.

Approximately 6,824 of our total cases are in health care workers.

For the latest information for individuals, families, businesses and schools, visit “Responding to COVID-19” on pa.gov.

Currently, all 67 counties are in the green phase of reopening.