Pennsylvania reports 962 new coronavirus cases, 16 additional deaths

The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Thursday reported 962 new coronavirus cases statewide and 16 additional deaths.

The state’s total now sits at 104,358 cases and 7,079 deaths attributed to covid-19.

The number of tests administered within the last seven days is 147,837, with 5,731 cases reporting being positive. There were 19,626 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., July 22.

The positive tests breakdown by age like this:

• 1% are ages 0-4

• 1% are ages 5-12

• 3% are ages 13-18

• Nearly 9% are ages 19-24

• 37% are ages 25-49

• 23% are ages 50-64

• 25% are ages 65 or older

Of Pennsylvania’s total deaths, 4,829 have occurred in residents of nursing or personal care facilities.

In nursing and personal care homes, there are 18,892 resident cases of covid-19, and 3,707 cases among employees, for a total of 22,599 at 804 facilities in 60 counties, according to the health department.

“As the state has put in place new mitigation efforts to offset recent case increases, we must renew our commitment to protecting against covid-19 by wearing a mask, practicing social distancing and following the requirements set forth in the orders for bars and restaurants, gatherings and telework,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said in a statement. “Pennsylvania has been a model for the country on how to reopen effectively using a careful, measured approach. However, we know the virus has not gone away as we see cases rise, so we must work together to stop another surge.”