The number of coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania increased by 351 to 75,943, according to new data from the state Department of Health on Monday showing the lowest daily increase in infections since March 25. Pennsylvania reported 10 new deaths, bringing the statewide toll to 5,953.
By LAURA OLSON THE MORNING CALL
June 8, 2020 12:20 PM
The number of coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania increased by 351 to 75,943, according to new data from the state Department of Health on Monday showing the lowest daily increase in infections since March 25.
Thirty new cases were recorded in the Lehigh Valley — 13 cases in Lehigh County and 17 in Northampton County. The case counts are now 3,871 in Lehigh County; and 3,168 in Northampton County. State officials did not release county-by-county figures for coronavirus deaths Monday.
Most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 years or older. In nursing and personal care homes, there are 16,167 resident cases of COVID-19, and 2,807 cases among employees, for a total of 18,974 at 615 facilities. Out of the total state deaths, 4,094 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.
The updated tallies follow the first weekend in which Lehigh and Northampton counties moved from the red, most restrictive shutdown phase to the yellow phase. In the yellow phase, restrictions on work and social interaction ease, though schools, gyms and hair salons remain closed and large gatherings aren’t permitted.
A dozen counties, including Carbon, will move into the green, or final, reopening phase Friday. In that phase, which 46 of the state’s 67 counties will be in next week, people can gather in larger groups, albeit while wearing masks and social distancing.
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