Centre County adds 1 new case of COVID-19, as Pennsylvania’s total reaches 68,637
Centre County added one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to the state Health Department, bringing the county’s total to 148 since the first case was reported March 20.
There are 68,637 cases of the coronavirus in Pennsylvania as of Tuesday, according to the DOH, an increase of 451 since Monday.
That marks the 16th consecutive day that single-day increases have been below 1,000 — a decrease from the April 9 peak of 1,989 new cases.
The state is estimating recoveries by counting those who have survived 30 days past their first positive tests — and, according to that data, about 61% of Pennsylvanians have recovered.
The statewide death toll from the virus also rose Tuesday, increasing by 13 to 5,152. Centre County has had six COVID-19 deaths, according to the state DOH.
Centre County Coroner Scott Sayers has confirmed five COVID-19 deaths — an 89-year-old man on April 16, a 96-year-old man May 8, an 89-year-old woman May 9, a 74-year-old man May 12 and an 88-year-old woman May 13.
The DOH counts COVID-19 deaths toward the individual’s county of residence, meaning a Centre County resident who dies elsewhere would still appear in the county’s total.
About 2,114 COVID-19 tests have been administered as of Tuesday in Centre County, with about 7% resulting in a positive test, according to the DOH.
The Oaks at Pleasant Gap, Wynwood House at State College and Centre Crest all confirmed at least one resident or employee tested positive for COVID-19.
The state is expected to release updated information Tuesday about nursing or personal care homes with a case of COVID-19.
In Centre County, here’s the breakdown by ZIP code (those without cases are not listed):
- 16823 (Bellefonte, Milesburg and Pleasant Gap): 39
- 16801 (State College): 33
16803 (State College): 24
16827 (Boalsburg): 9
- 16870 (Port Matilda): 8
- 16686 (Tyrone): 6
16666, 16841, 16866, 16844, 16828, 16852, 16822: Less than five cases (The DOH redacted information for ZIP codes with fewer than five cases for patient privacy)
No COVID-19 patients in Centre County are on ventilator care, according to the state’s hospital preparedness dashboard.
Anyone who believes they came into contact with someone who might have the coronavirus is advised to monitor their health and call their primary care provider if they develop symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The most well-known symptoms are cough and shortness of breath — but can also include the presence of at least two of the following: fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and loss of taste/smell.
Symptoms can appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after exposure, according to the CDC.
Those who believe they might be sick are encouraged to stay at home except to get medical care. Residents are also urged to call their health care provider before visiting. And those who do venture out are urged to wear masks.