HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed today that Jefferson County reported 40 new COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths as of 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30.
The county’s total number of coronavirus cases has reached 1,872 and the death toll is now at 42.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health also confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., December 30, that there were 8,984 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 631,333.
New Statewide Positive Cases Last Seven Days
12/30/20 – 8,984
12/29/20 – 8,545
12/28/20 – 3,779
12/27/20 – 4,884
12/26/20 – 7,174
12/25/20 – 7,581
12/24/20 – 9,230
There are 6,022 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, double the peak in the spring. Of that number, 1,174 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 available here.
The trend in the 14-day moving average of number of hospitalized patients per day has increased by nearly 5,600 since the end of September.
Statewide percent positivity for the week of December 18 – December 24 stood at 15.1%.
The most accurate daily data is available on the website, with archived data also available.
As of 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, there were 319 new deaths reported for a total of 15,672 deaths attributed to COVID-19. County-specific information and a statewide map are available on the COVID-19 Data Dashboard.
Mask-wearing is required in all businesses and whenever leaving home. Consistent mask-wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.
There are 53,050 individuals who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases and 639 individuals who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure.
There are 3,254,297 individuals who have tested negative to date.
In nursing and personal care homes, there are 52,642 resident cases of COVID-19, and 9,587 cases among employees, for a total of 62,229 at 1,468 distinct facilities in all 67 counties. Out of our total deaths, 8,849 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. A county breakdown can be found here.
Approximately 19,044 of our total cases are among health care workers.
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
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.
Through Dec. 30:
- 96,045 doses of the vaccine have been administered.
A spreadsheet of facilities that have received vaccine can be found here.
Statewide – The Wolf Administration has since noon, Dec. 29:
- Provided latest CMU metrics report.
- Provided an update on Department of Agriculture enforcement efforts
- Provided an update on Pennsylvania State Police enforcement efforts.
The Wolf Administration stresses the role Pennsylvanians play in helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
- Cover any coughs or sneezes with your elbow, not your hands.
- Clean surfaces frequently.
- Stay home to avoid spreading COVID-19, especially if you are unwell.
- If you must go out, you are required to wear a mask when in a business or where it is difficult to maintain proper social distancing.
- Download the COVID Alert PA app and make your phone part of the fight. The free app can be found in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store by searching for “covid alert pa”.
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 www.ready.pa.gov/BeInformed/Signup-For-Alerts.
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