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WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Sunday confirmed 11 new cases of COVID-19 in Luzerne County and no new deaths.

That brings the total number of confirmed cases in the county to 4,024; the death count remains at 189.

Neighboring Lackawanna County has 2,396 cases and 215 deaths; Monroe County has 1,773 cases and 129 deaths.

The health department does not release a statewide update on Sundays.

On Saturday, there were 1,162 additional positive cases of COVID-19 statewide, bringing the total to 149,845. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19.

There are 7,956 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 22 new deaths reported.

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

Reach Bill O’Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.