Pennsylvania Commonwealth microbiologist Kerry Pollard performs a manual extraction of the coronavirus inside the extraction lab at the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of Laboratories on Friday, March 6, 2020.
Pennsylvania up to 185 coronavirus cases, including more in central Pa. counties
-
Lisa Wardle
Gov. Tom Wolf / Flickr
Pennsylvania Commonwealth microbiologist Kerry Pollard performs a manual extraction of the coronavirus inside the extraction lab at the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of Laboratories on Friday, March 6, 2020.
With our coronavirus coverage, our goal is to equip you with the information you need. Rather than chase every update, we’ll try to keep things in context and focus on helping you make decisions. See all of our stories here.
What you should know
» Coronavirus facts & FAQ
» Day-by-day look at coronavirus disease cases in Pa.
» It’s time to get serious about social distancing. Here’s how.
Fifty-two more Pennsylvanians have tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, according the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily update. There are a total of 185 cases across the commonwealth reported from the state lab, as well as commercial and hospital labs.
The latest data includes the first cases reported in Adams, Lancaster and Lebanon counties. Altogether, patients in 22 counties have tested positive for the coronavirus disease.
The state on Wednesday reported the first death from COVID-19: an adult from Northampton County who had been treated at a hospital.
“Our notable increase in cases over the last few days and our first death in Pennsylvania indicate we need everyone to take COVID-19 seriously,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said in a news release. “Pennsylvanians have a very important job right now: stay calm, stay home and stay safe. We have seen case counts continue to increase and the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to stay home.”
Mosaic is WITF’s home for all things arts, culture and lifestyle.
We spotlight and uplift the creators around us, featuring amazing artists, musicians, authors, chefs, dancers, designers, photographers, and more.
