The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed Saturday that there were 5,551 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 259,938. This is the highest daily increase of cases.

As of midnight, there were 50 new deaths reported for a total of 9,274 deaths attributed to COVID-19. There are 2,314 people hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 480 patients are in the intensive care unit with COVID-19. 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 29,296 resident cases of COVID-19, and 6,074 cases among employees, for a total of 35,370 at 1,148 distinct facilities in 64 counties. Out of our total deaths, 6,059 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.

Approximately 13,403 of the state’s total cases are among health care workers.

Carbon County reported 862 cases, an increase of 17 cases. Carbon reported 36 deaths.

Lehigh County has 8,446 cases, an increase of 114 cases. Two additional deaths have been reported for a total of 374.

Luzerne County reported 6,933 cases, an increase of 173 cases. Three additional deaths have been reported for a total of 225.

Monroe County reported 2,525 cases, 46 new cases. Deaths remain at 135.

Northampton has 6,700 cases, an increase of 107 cases. Deaths remain at 322.

Schuylkill County reported 2,827 cases, an increase of 65. Three additional deaths have been reported for a total of 132.