COVID-19 cases still on the rise in Pa.
Fayette County recorded three new COVID-19 cases to its total that rose to 314 on Monday, as State Health Secretary Rachel Levine reminded state residents that the virus is still here as cases rise, “so we must work together to stop another surge.”
Greene County added one new case to its total of 99, the state Health Department and Washington County added a dozen new COVID-19 cases Monday, taking its total to 681 since March.
Meanwhile, Pennsylvania added 838 new cases, 180 of which drew from Allegheny County. The state reported four new deaths from the novel coronavirus, taking the death toll to 7,122 since March.
There were no new deaths from the disease reported Monday in Fayette, Greene, Washington and Allegheny County.
Bars remained closed under a state order to help slow the spread of COVID-19, and occupancy rate restrictions were in place at restaurants.
“Mask-wearing is required in all businesses and whenever leaving home,” Levine said. “Consistent mask-wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.”
Southwestern Pennsylvania has seen a significant increase in the number of 19- to- 24-year-olds testing positive for the virus during each month since April, she said.
The number in that age group has risen from about 5% in April to 19% this month.
Local DOH data updates reported between Sunday and Monday include:
COVID-19 cases
Fayette County: 314 cases (+3); 8,048 negative tests; four deaths (no change)
Greene County: 99 cases (+1); 2,481 negative tests; no deaths
Washington County: 681 cases (+12); 13,922 negative tests; 10 deaths (no change)
Westmoreland County: 1,313 cases (+11); 27,503 negative tests; 43 deaths (no change)
Allegheny County: 7,474 cases (+180); 101,615 negative tests; 218 deaths (no change)
Pennsylvania: 108,264 cases (+1213); 981,259 negative tests; 7,122 deaths (+4)
Long-term care living facilities
Fayette County: five facilities; nine cases in residents; eight in employees; one death
Greene County: one facility; two cases in residents; one in employees; no deaths
Washington County: eight facilities; 21 cases in residents; seven in employees; two deaths
Westmoreland County: 20 facilities; 159 cases in residents; 50 in employees; 29 deaths
Allegheny County: 82 facilities; 733 cases in residents; 244 in employees; 163 deaths
Pennsylvania: 813 facilities; 18,991 cases in residents; 3,737 in employees; 4,844 deaths
For additional information, visit health.pa.gov.