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Pa. reports 3,400 cases Wednesday

The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed Wednesday that there were 3,413 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 902,650.

As of 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, there were 193 new deaths identified by the Pennsylvania death registry, reported for a total of 23,319 deaths attributed to COVID-19.

There are 2,356 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 491 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.

Local numbers

Carbon County reported 4,738 cases, 25 more since Tuesday. Two more deaths were reported for a total of 142.

Lehigh reported 29,873 cases, 100 more since Tuesday. Six more deaths were reported for a total of 739.

Luzerne reported 78 more cases on Wednesday, for a total of 24,263. Eight more deaths were reported, which brings the total to 706.

Monroe County reported 9,273, 35 more cases since Tuesday. The county reported three more deaths for a total of 259.

Northampton reported 25,694 cases on Wednesday, an increase of 148. Seven more deaths have been reported for a total of 618.

Schuylkill County reported 11,772 cases, 27 more since Tuesday. Three more deaths were reported for a total of 359.