The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported Thursday that there were 7,175 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 748,564.

There are 5,069 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, near double the peak in the spring. Of that number, 1,035 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.

As of 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, there were 313 new deaths reported for a total of 18,742 deaths attributed to COVID-19.

There are 74,094 individuals who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases and 637 individuals who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure.

There are 3,427,975 individuals who have tested negative to date.

In nursing and personal care homes, there are 58,577 resident cases of COVID-19, and 11,010 cases among employees, for a total of 69,587 at 1,507 distinct facilities in all 67 counties. Out of our total deaths, 9,823 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. Approximately 21,217 of our total cases are among health care workers.

Through Wednesday, 373,529 doses of the vaccine have been administered.

Local numbers

• Carbon County reported 3,693 cases, an increase of 67 since Wednesday. Six more deaths were reported for a total of 105.

• Lehigh reported 24,667 cases, 284 additional cases. Seven more deaths were reported for a total of 587.

• Luzerne reported 20,151, 238 more than the previous day. Nine more deaths were reported for a 522 total.

• Monroe reported 7,430, an uptick of 77. Five more deaths were reported for a total of 226.

• Northampton County reported 19,981, an increase of 228. Six more deaths were reported for a total of 499.

• Schuylkill County has 116 new cases, bringing the total to 9,852. There are four more deaths for a total of 283.