The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 725 new positive coronavirus cases on Sunday, after a downward trend from 813 reported on Saturday and more than 1,000 on Friday.
The state count now stands at 95,414. Approximately 7,132 of the total cases were health workers, according to a press release sent Sunday night.
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“Since the entire state is now in the green phase, we must remain committed to protecting against COVID-19 by wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, and avoiding large gatherings,” said Dr. Rachel Levine, Secretary of Health. “Pennsylvania has been a model for the country on how to effectively reopen using a careful and measured approach. However, the virus has not disappeared and we are seeing cases increase, especially in southwestern Pennsylvania. “
There were 137,084 tests conducted between July 5 and 11, yielding 5,313 positive results.
The peak of Pennsylvania coronavirus cases occurred in April, and reports of more than 1,000 cases were regularly recorded. The highest single-day case count occurred on April 9 with 1,989 new cases reported in one day.
The statement noted that the department is seeing significant increases in the number of COVID-19 cases among younger age groups, particularly those ages 19-24. An alert was sent to healthcare providers. over the weekend on the demographic change of COVID-19 cases, as there are more cases in younger age groups than in those aged 50 to 64 and over 65, according to the statement.
The following regions have seen significant increases among youth ages 19-24 in each month from April to July:
- SW – Just over 5 percent of cases in April to over 25 percent of cases so far in July;
- SE – Almost 5 percent of cases in April to more than 16 percent of cases so far in July;
- NE – Almost 6 percent of cases in April to more than 16 percent of cases so far in July;
- NO – Almost 7 percent of cases in April to more than 12 percent of cases so far in July; and
- NC – Almost 8 percent of cases in April to almost 13 percent of cases so far in July.
- SC – Just over 7 percent of cases in April to almost 13 percent of cases so far in July.
