Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., December 31, that there were 8,992 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 640,325. <\/p>\n
There are 5,962 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, near double the peak in the spring. Of that number, 1,178 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. More data is availablehere.<\/p>\n
The trend in the 14-day moving average of number of hospitalized patients per day has increased by nearly 5,500 since the end of September.<\/p>\n
Statewide percent positivity for the week of December 18 December 24 stood at 15.1%.<\/p>\n
The most accurate daily data is available on the website, with archived data also available.<\/p>\n
As of 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, there were 306 new deaths reported for a total of 15,978 deaths attributed to COVID-19. County-specific information and a statewide map are available on the COVID-19 Data Dashboard. <\/p>\n
Mask-wearing is required in all businesses and whenever leaving home. Consistent mask-wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\n
There are 54,828 individualswho have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable casesand 637 individualswho have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure.<\/p>\n
There are 3,265,129 individuals who have tested negative to date.<\/p>\n
In nursing and personal care homes, there are 53,220 resident cases of COVID-19, and 9,730 cases among employees, for a total of 62,950 at 1,470 distinct facilities in all 67 counties. Out of our total deaths, 8,872 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. A county breakdown can be found here.<\/p>\n
Approximately 19,256 of our total cases are among health care workers.<\/p>\n
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution<\/p>\n
Pennsylvania hospitals began receiving shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine the week of Dec. 14 and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine the week of Dec. 21.<\/p>\n
Through Dec. 31:<\/p>\n
A spreadsheet of facilities that have received vaccine can be found here.<\/p>\n
Statewide The Wolf Administration has since noon, Dec. 30:<\/p>\n
The Wolf Administration stresses the role Pennsylvanians play in helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19:<\/p>\n
Updated Coronavirus Links: Press Releases, State Lab Photos, Graphics<\/p>\n
All Pennsylvania residents are encouraged to sign up for AlertPA, a text notification system for health, weather, and other important alerts like COVID-19 updates from commonwealth agencies. Residents can sign up online at http:\/\/www.ready.pa.gov\/BeInformed\/Signup-For-Alerts<\/a>.<\/p>\n MEDIA CONTACT: April Hutcheson - RA-DHpressoffice@pa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n # # #<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Read the original post: <\/p>\n Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19: 5,962 Patients Hospitalized and 1,178 Patients in the Intensive Care Unit - Pennsylvania Pressroom<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., December 31, that there were 8,992 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 640,325. There are 5,962 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, near double the peak in the spring Continue reading