THE STATE DEPARTMENT HEALTH HAS RELEASED THE LATEST CORONAVIRUS CASE NUMBERS. IT ADDED 450 CASES, PUSHING THE STATEWIDE TOTAL TO MORE THAN 90,000. THERE IS ONE NEW DEATH, BRINGING THAT TOTAL TO 6754. THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY.
Coronavirus: 90,304 cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health says there are now 90,304 cases of coronavirus in the state. That is an increase of 450 from the previous day.The department also reported four new deaths for a total of 6,754 deaths.Map shows number of COVID-19 cases county-by-county“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 this holiday weekend,” 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.”Mask wearing is required in all businesses and whenever leaving home. Consistent mask-wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19, according to the Department of Health.There are 743,020 patients who have tested negative to date. Coronavirus has been found in all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.Most of the patients hospitalized are aged 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older.- You can see coronavirus cases broken down by zip code here.Susquehanna Valley new daily coronavirus cases:Adams County: 0Cumberland County: 4Dauphin County: 4Franklin County: 2Juniata County: 0Lancaster County: 13Lebanon County: 0Mifflin County: 1Perry County: 0York County: 4Susquehanna Valley total coronavirus cases county-by-county.Adams County: 352Cumberland County: 894Dauphin County: 2,198Franklin County: 958Juniata County: 113Lancaster County: 4,602Lebanon County: 1,383Mifflin County: 65Perry County: 86York County: 1,613Susquehanna Valley hospitals tracking casesSome local healthcare providers are posting hospital-specific coronavirus information on their websites.Use the links below to see the online dashboards for Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center and Lancaster General Hospital:PSU Hershey dashboardLGH dashboardCoronavirus – What you should knowThe following information is from the CDC:What are the signs and symptoms?The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.FeverCoughShortness of breathReported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.How does COVID-19 Spread?Person-to-person spreadThe virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.Can someone spread the virus without being sick?People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest).Some spread might be possible before people show symptoms; there have been reports of this occurring with this new coronavirus, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.Spread from contact with infected surfaces or objectsIt may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.How easily does coronavirus spread?The virus that causes COVID-19 seems to be spreading easily and sustainably in the community (“community spread”) in some affected geographic areas.How easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily.Another factor is whether the spread is sustained, spreading continually without stopping.PreventionThere is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.Clean your hands oftenWash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.For information specific to healthcare, see CDC’s Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings.Avoid close contactAvoid close contact with people who are sickPut distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.Stay home if you’re sickStay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick.Cover coughs and sneezesCover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.Throw used tissues in the trash.Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.Clean and disinfectClean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
HARRISBURG, Pa. —
The Pennsylvania Department of Health says there are now 90,304 cases of coronavirus in the state. That is an increase of 450 from the previous day.
The department also reported four new deaths for a total of 6,754 deaths.
Map shows number of COVID-19 cases county-by-county
“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 this holiday weekend,” 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.”
Mask wearing is required in all businesses and whenever leaving home. Consistent mask-wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19, according to the Department of Health.
There are 743,020 patients who have tested negative to date. Coronavirus has been found in all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.
Most of the patients hospitalized are aged 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older.
– You can see coronavirus cases broken down by zip code here.
Susquehanna Valley new daily coronavirus cases:
- Adams County: 0
- Cumberland County: 4
- Dauphin County: 4
- Franklin County: 2
- Juniata County: 0
- Lancaster County: 13
- Lebanon County: 0
- Mifflin County: 1
- Perry County: 0
- York County: 4
Susquehanna Valley total coronavirus cases county-by-county.
- Adams County: 352
- Cumberland County: 894
- Dauphin County: 2,198
- Franklin County: 958
- Juniata County: 113
- Lancaster County: 4,602
- Lebanon County: 1,383
- Mifflin County: 65
- Perry County: 86
- York County: 1,613
Susquehanna Valley hospitals tracking cases
Some local healthcare providers are posting hospital-specific coronavirus information on their websites.
Use the links below to see the online dashboards for Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center and Lancaster General Hospital:
- PSU Hershey dashboard
- LGH dashboard
Coronavirus – What you should know
The following information is from the CDC:
What are the signs and symptoms?
The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.
How does COVID-19 Spread?
Person-to-person spread
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
- Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
Can someone spread the virus without being sick?
People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest).
- Some spread might be possible before people show symptoms; there have been reports of this occurring with this new coronavirus, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
Spread from contact with infected surfaces or objects
It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
How easily does coronavirus spread?
The virus that causes COVID-19 seems to be spreading easily and sustainably in the community (“community spread”) in some affected geographic areas.
How easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily.
Another factor is whether the spread is sustained, spreading continually without stopping.
Prevention
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
Clean your hands often
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- For information specific to healthcare, see CDC’s Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings.
Avoid close contact
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Stay home if you’re sick
- Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick.
Cover coughs and sneezes
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
- Throw used tissues in the trash.
- Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Clean and disinfect
- Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
- If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
