The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of midnight that there are 832 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 88,074.

There are 6,712 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 25 new deaths.

Carbon County has added three cases for a total of 283, with 26 deaths.

Lehigh County has added 22 cases for a total of 4,280 cases. Deaths increased by five, bringing the total to 305.

Luzerne County has 2,927 cases, an increase of 12, with 177 deaths.

Monroe County has five new cases for a total of 1,428 cases. There are 108 deaths.

Northampton County is reporting 16 new cases for a total of 3,441. Two more deaths have been recorded for a total of 270.

Schuylkill County is reporting three more cases for a total of 750, with 44 deaths.

As the holiday weekend approaches, it is essential that all Pennsylvanians take steps to protect themselves and those around them. Residents are encouraged to avoid large gatherings and to remember that mask-wearing is required in public settings and when around other people to prevent further spread of COVID-19.

According to an order signed by Secretary of Health, mask wearing is required whenever anyone leaves home. Consistent mask wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.

There are 634 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 702,199 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;

1% are ages 5-12;

2% are ages 13-18;

7% are ages 19-24;

Nearly 37% are ages 25-49;

24% are ages 50-64; and

27% 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 17,856 resident cases of COVID-19, and 3,316 cases among employees, for a total of 21,172 at 702 distinct facilities in 53 counties. Out of our total deaths, 4,590 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. Approximately 6,706 of our total cases are in health care workers.

For the latest information for individuals, families, businesses and schools, visit “Responding to COVID-19” on pa.gov.