HARRISBURG (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) – The number of coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania continues to climb.
For the first time since the outbreak came to PA, the number of daily cases has risen by over 1,000.
The PA Department of Health confirmed that as of midnight, April 2, there are 1,211 new cases to bring the state total to 7,016 in 62 counties.
16 additional people have died bringing the total to 90.
A total of 47,698 people have tested negative for coronavirus.
The age breakdown:
- Nearly 1% are aged 0-4;
- Nearly 1% are aged 5-12;
- 1% are aged 13-18;
- Nearly 9% are aged 19-24;
- Nearly 41% are aged 25-49;
- Nearly 29% are aged 50-64; and
- 19% are aged 65 or older.
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A majority of the patients hospitalized are 65 or older and there have been no pediatric deaths to date.
"The continued rise in cases combined with our increasing deaths from COVID-19 reflects the seriousness of this situation," Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. "We need everyone to listen to the orders in place and to stay calm, stay home and stay safe. We know that these prolonged mitigation effects have been difficult for everyone, but it is essential that everyone follows these orders and does not go out unless they absolutely must."
All residents in the commonwealth are currently under a Stay-at-Home.
That order is currently in effect through April 30.
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