14 more coronavirus deaths recorded in Pa.; 1,493 new cases logged

Fourteen more people in Pennsylvania died of covid-19 between Saturday and Sunday, bringing the total number of people who have died from the virus in the state to 150.

The state reported an additional 1,493 positive cases of covid-19, bringing the statewide total to 11,510. Sixty-five of the state’s 67 counties have now reported at least one case.

All people are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital, officials said.

“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.”

The number of positive cases in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties has risen since Saturday, with Allegheny County reporting its fourth covid-19 related death on Sunday — a man in his 80s. No one has died from covid-19 in Westmoreland County.

The new total includes 12 more positive cases in Westmoreland County, bringing the total to 147, and 53 new cases in Allegheny County, bringing the total to 605.

Positive cases in Fayette County rose to 27, with one reported death, and in Washington County 50, with no reported deaths. Four more cases were reported in Indiana County, which now has 13. Greene County remained at 12 positive cases.

Beaver County saw an increase of 15 cases, rising from 69 to 84. Butler County cases increased from 84 to 87. There have been six deaths in Beaver County and 2 deaths in Butler County. Armstrong County had 12 positive cases as of Sunday.

The majority of people who have tested positive for the virus, roughly 42%, are between the ages of 25 and 49, state officials said. People ages 50 to 64 make up the second highest number of people who have tested positive at 29%. Nearly 20% of people who tested positive are 65 or older.

According to state figures, most of the people who have been hospitalized are 65 or older, and most of the covid-19 related deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older. No children have died from the virus.