Department of Health: 75,943 positive cases of COVID-19 confirmed in PA; 5,953 deaths – YourErie

Posted: Jun 8, 2020 / 11:59 AM EDT / Updated: Jun 8, 2020 / 11:59 AM EDT

The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported as of June 8th that there are 351 new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 75,943.

The department also reported 10 new deaths, bringing the statewide total to 5,953 deaths.

With more than half of the state now in the green phase of the process to reopen, it is essential that we continue to take precautions to protect against COVID-19, Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. Each of us has a responsibility to protect ourselves, our loved ones and others by wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing and washing our hands frequently. Together we can protect our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians, our essential workers and our healthcare system.

According to the department, there are 620 patients who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure, which are considered probable cases and not confirmed cases.

In nursing and personal care homes, there are 16,167 resident cases of COVID-19 and 2,807 cases among employees, for a total of 18,974. Out of Pennsylvanias total deaths, 4,094 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.

5,742 of Pennsylvanias total cases are in health care workers.

As of today, 451,387 people have tested negative in Pennsylvania.

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