Daily COVID-19 Case Numbers Climb In PA: See Latest Data

PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania has recorded its highest single-day new coronavirus case total since late April. The state's total number of cases inched towards 170,000 after 1,380 additional positive cases of COVID-19 were reported Friday.

It was the highest single-day total since April 29, according to state data.

Friday's totals follow elevated numbers reported Thursday, when 1,376 new cases were reported. Pennsylvania has reported a total of 169,308 cases since the start of the pandemic. Of those, 81 percent have recovered.

Also Friday, nine new deaths were reported, bringing the total deaths in Pennsylvania to 8,308. Of those, 5,548 occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.

Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine, in the department's daily news release, said congregation, "especially in college and university settings, yields increased case counts."

Maggi Mumma, the deputy press secretary at the Pennsylvania Department of Health, said there were not any large data dumps to contribute to the recent increases in the case counts.

"With that being said, we know the majority of these increases in cases are a result of spread within the community. This highlights the importance of mitigation efforts to protect our neighbors, loved ones, coworkers and friends across the commonwealth," she said in an email to Patch.

She added: "As we report a large increase of cases, it is a reminder to all Pennsylvanians that COVID-19 remains a threat in our communities."

Here is the age breakdown of positive cases:

• Nearly 2% are ages 5-12;
• Nearly 5% are ages 13-18;
• Nearly 14% are ages 19-24;
• Nearly 36% are ages 25-49;
• Approximately 21% are ages 50-64; and
• Approximately 21% 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.

However, state health officials say they continue to see "significant" increases in the number of COVID-19 cases among younger age groups, particularly 19 to 24-year-olds.

Mumma also reminded residents to continue to adhere to basic precautions, including wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, downloading COVID Alert PA, and washing hands frequently.

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