HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Health Thursday confirmed that there are 52 additional positive cases of COVID-19 reported — no new cases in Luzerne County — bringing the statewide total to 185.
A second case was reported in Lackawanna County.
The state also reported one death, an adult from Northampton County. All people are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.
“Our notable increase in cases over the last few days and our first death in Pennsylvania indicate we need everyone to take COVID-19 seriously,” said Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine. “Pennsylvanians have a very important job right now: stay calm, stay home and stay safe. We have seen case counts continue to increase and the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to stay home.”
Statewide, there are 185 cases of COVID-19 reported from commercial, hospital and state labs. There are 1,608 patients who have tested negative, and one death. With commercial labs being the primary testing option for most Pennsylvanians, data is not available on the total number of tests pending.
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Cases by county
Adams 1
Allegheny 16
Beaver 2
Berks 1
Bucks 12
Chester 10
Cumberland 11
Delaware 14
Lackawanna 2
Lancaster 2
Lebanon 1
Lehigh 1
Luzerne 1
Monroe 15
Montgomery 47
Northampton 51
Philadelphia 33
Pike 3
Washington 3
Wayne 1
Westmoreland 2
York 2
