Allegheny County on Tuesday reported one new covid-19 death and 17 new cases.
The latest figures bring the total number of deaths to 144 and total cases to 1,658. The total cases include 1,569 confirmed cases and 89 probable cases.
Total hospitalizations rose by 10 since Monday, from 294 to 304.
About 31% of the positive cases are linked to long-term care facilities. State health officials said 408 residents and 113 staff members at 37 long-term care facilities in the county have tested positive for the virus. About 78% of the total reported deaths, or 112 of them, have occurred at those facilities.
“We continue to extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones, and our thoughts go out to all those who have been impacted by the virus,” county officials said in a statement.
The first case was reported in Allegheny County on March 14. More than 25,000 tests have been administered since in Allegheny County, which moved to the yellow phase of Gov. Tom Wolf’s reopening plan last week.
