DOH Reports 3 New COVID-19 Cases in Clearfield Co.

HARRISBURG – There are over 1,000 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout the commonwealth of Pennsylvania today, including three new cases in Clearfield County.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed that as of 12 a.m., there are 1,009 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 93,876.

According to the department’s Web site, Clearfield County has 85 total cases while 2,775 patients have tested negative for the virus. Of those cases, 65 are confirmed and 20 are probable.

The DOH noted that number of new cases in Allegheny and Philadelphia counties increased by 180 and182 cases, respectively, overnight.  

About 175 of the total cases reported today did not occur within the past 24 hours, but are the result of an influx of private lab results.

The number of tests administered within the last seven days between July 3 and July 9 is 128,821 with 4,793 positive test results.

There are 6,880 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 32 new deaths reported. County-specific information and a statewide map are available on the COVID-19 Data Dashboard.

“As the entire state is now in the green phase, we must remain committed to protecting against COVID-19 by wearing a mask, practicing social distancing and avoiding large gatherings,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said.

“Pennsylvania has been a model for the country on how to reopen effectively using a careful, measured approach. However, the virus has not gone away and we are seeing cases rise, especially in Southwest Pennsylvania.”

Levine said mask wearing is required in all businesses and whenever leaving home, and that consistent mask wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.

There are 635 Pennsylvania patients who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure, which are considered probable cases and not confirmed cases.

There are 804,764 patients who have tested negative state-wide to date. Of the patients who have tested positive to date the age breakdown is as follows:

• Nearly 1 percent are ages 0-4;
• 1 percent are ages 5-12;
• Nearly 3 percent are ages 13-18;
• Nearly 8 percent are ages 19-24; 
• 37 percent are ages 25-49; 
• Nearly 24 percent are ages 50-64; and
• 26 percent 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. More data is available here.

The department said it is seeing significant increases in the number of COVID-19 cases among younger age groups, particularly 19- to 24-year-olds. 

An alert was sent to healthcare providers last weekend about the changing COVID-19 case demographics, as there are more cases in younger age groups than in those 50-64 and 65-plus.

The following regions have seen significant increases among 19- to 24-year-olds in each month from April to present in July:

• SW – Approximately 5 percent of cases in April to nearly 27 percent of cases so far in July;
• SE – Nearly 5 percent of cases in April to nearly 16 percent of cases so far in July;
• NE – Nearly 6 percent of cases in April to over 16 percent of cases so far in July;
• NW – Nearly 7 percent of cases in April to over 13 percent of cases so far in July;
• NC – Nearly 8 percent of cases in April to nearly 11 percent of cases so far in July; and
• SC – Approximately 7 percent of cases in April to nearly 13 percent of cases so far in July.

In nursing and personal care homes, there are 18,164 resident cases of COVID-19, and 3,428 cases among employees, for a total of 21,592 at 737 distinct facilities in55counties.

Out of the total deaths, 4,699 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. A county breakdown can be found here. 

It was also noted that approximately 7,032 of Pennsylvania’s total cases are in health care workers.

For the latest information for individuals, families, businesses and schools, visit “Responding to COVID-19” on pa.gov. Currently, all 67 counties are in the green phase of reopening.