Wolf To Announce The Next Counties That Will Move Into Yellow Phase Of Reopening Friday
On May 7, the Department of Health reported 310 more people have died in Pennsylvania from COVID-19 for a total of 3,416 confirmed deaths.
On May 7, the Department of Health reported 310 more people have died in Pennsylvania from COVID-19 for a total of 3,416 confirmed deaths.
As of 12:00 a.m. May 7, there were 1,070 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 52,915 in all 67 counties.
There are 209,873 patients who have tested negative to date. Approximately 3,437 of Pennsylvania’s total positive cases are in health care workers.
Of the patients who have tested positive to date the age breakdown is as follows:
-- Nearly 1 percent are aged 0-4;
-- Nearly 1 percent are aged 5-12;
-- 1 percent are aged 13-18;
-- Nearly 6 percent percent are aged 19-24;
-- 37 percent are aged 25-49;
-- 26 percent are aged 50-64; and
-- 27 percent are aged 65 or older.
Most of the patients hospitalized are aged 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older. There have been no pediatric deaths to date. More data is available here.
In nursing and personal care homes, there are 10,506 resident cases of COVID-19, and 1,489 cases among employees, for a total of 11,995 at 514 distinct facilities in 44 counties. Out of our total deaths, 2,355 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. Click Here for a county breakdown.
Live - Governor/Attorney General
Live Briefing: Gov. Wolf, Attorney General Shapiro on COVID-19 renter and homeowner relief at 1:00. Watch Live: https://www.governor.pa.gov/live/ or facebook.com/governorwolf/
Live COVID-19 Update
THURSDAY Live Briefing: Secretary of Health provides COVID-19 Update at 2:00. Watch Live: https://www.governor.pa.gov/live/ or facebook.com/governorwolf/ or pacast.com/live/doh
For the latest information on the coronavirus and precautions to take in Pennsylvania, visit the Department of Health’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpage, Follow them on Twitter, or Like them on Facebook.
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Responding To COVID-19 In Pennsylvania - General Resource Page All Topics
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[Posted: May 7, 2020]
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