The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of midnight, May 29, that there are 693 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 70,735. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19.

There are 5,464 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 91 new deaths.

In addition to the 70,735 positive cases and 5,464 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, the state is also reporting 366,970 negative test results and that 65% of individuals have recovered.

Negative case data only includes negative PCR tests. Negative case data does not include negative antibody tests.

Individuals who have recovered is determined using a calculation, similar to what is being done by several other states. If a case has not been reported as a death, and it is more than 30 days past the date of their first positive test (or onset of symptoms) then an individual is considered recovered.

Carbon County added two positive cases for a total of 234. Carbon also added one death, bringing the total to 23.

Lehigh County has an additional 19 cases for a total of 3,738 and four additional deaths for a total of 222.

Monroe County added four positive cases and now has a total of 1,315. Monroe's death total remained level at 101.

The number of positive cases in Northampton County rose from 3,022 to 3,045. Northampton was reporting one additional death for a total of 207.

Schuylkill County added 10 positive cases and now has 616. Schuylkill also added one death, bringing the total to 32.

In Luzerne County, there are 22 additional positive cases, bringing the total to 2,711. There were also five additional deaths, bringing the total to 144.

“As Pennsylvania continues to move forward in the process to reopen, we need to remember that the threat from COVID-19 has not gone away,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “As counties move into the yellow and green phases, we must take personal responsibility to protect others. Wearing a mask, continuing to maintain social distancing, and washing your hands frequently are all steps we can take to help protect others, including our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians, our essential workers and our healthcare system.”

There are 604 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. There are 366,970 patients who have tested negative to date. Of the patients who have tested positive to date the age breakdown is as follows:

• Nearly 1% are ages 0-4;

• Nearly 1% are ages 5-12;

• Nearly 2% are ages 13-18;

• 6% are ages 19-24;

• Nearly 37% are ages 25-49;

• 25% are ages 50-64; and

• 28% are ages 65 or older.

Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older.

In nursing and personal care homes, there are 15,335 resident cases of COVID-19, and 2,565 cases among employees, for a total of 17,900 at 603 distinct facilities in 44 counties. Out of our total deaths, 3,517 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.

Approximately 5,280 of our total cases are in health care workers..

Non-life-sustaining businesses in the red phase are ordered to be closed and schools are closed statewide through the remainder of the academic year. Currently, 57 counties are in the yellow phase of reopening. The first 18 counties moved to green today. All remaining red counties are expected to move to yellow by June 5.