Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is the latest politician to test positive for COVID-19.
"During a routine test yesterday, I tested positive for COVID-19. I have no symptoms and am feeling well. I am following CDC and Department of Health guidelines. Frances has been tested and, as we await the result, is quarantining at home with me.
"I am continuing to serve the commonwealth and performing all of my duties remotely, as many are doing during the pandemic.
"As this virus rages, my positive test is a reminder that no one is immune from COVID, that following all precautions as I have done is not a guarantee, but it is what we know to be vital to stopping the spread of the disease and so I ask all Pennsylvanians to wear a mask, stay home as much as possible, socially distance yourself from those not in your household, and, most of all, take care of each other and stay safe."
Wolf is a cancer survivor.
On Wednesday, Pennsylvania reported 8,703 new positive cases of COVID-19 as the pandemic continues to surge in the country.
5,561 people are currently hospitalized, with 1,160 in the ICU.
Since the beginning of the Pandemic 445,317 people have tested positive in the commonwealth with 11,762 total deaths, 220 of those were reported today.
In Allegheny County, 34 new deaths were reported, the highest single-day total since the beginning of the pandemic.
