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WILL HOLD THEIR WEEKLY BRIEFING. WE’LL HAVE A RECAP OF THE BRIEFING TONIGHT AT 5:00 THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IS ALSO PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON COVID-19 CASES.

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Here is the latest information on coronavirus cases in the state of Pennsylvania and impacts on the Western Pennsylvania area.How many positive cases of coronavirus are in Pennsylvania?91,299 total confirmed by the state Department of Health6,787 confirmed deaths have also been reported in the stateThere have been over 758,000 negative testsWhat does the curve of cases look like in Pennsylvania?Click here to track the curve of coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania: see total number of cases, new cases per day and COVID-19 related deaths.Where have there been positive cases in Pennsylvania?Click here for our interactive map that shows COVID-19 cases county-by-countyLatest coronavirus headlines in PennsylvaniaWhat's New: National coronavirus news for the week of July 6, 2020According to Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. has surpassed 2.8 million infections. There have been nearly 130,000 deaths. There are 32 states reporting a rise in cases compared to the previous week.Google Maps has launched new features to help users safely get around during the coronavirus pandemic.President Donald Trump signed an extension of the small business loan Paycheck Protection Program into law, according to the White House.U.S. health officials are increasingly proposing pooled testing -- mixing several people's biological samples and examining them in a single test -- to drastically boost the country's capacity to identify and contain coronavirus cases.After more than three months of shutdowns, mandatory quarantines, self-imposed exile from society and working from home, nature-lovers looking for a well-earned breath of fresh air could face a possible collision course between coronavirus and tick-borne illnesses this summer.Get more headlines in your inbox by signing up for our daily coronavirus newsletter:ï»¿ See all of our coronavirus coverage by visiting wtae.com/coronavirus. What are coronavirus symptoms?According to the CDC, symptoms are:FeverCoughShortness of breathSymptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.When should I seek medical attention?The CDC says emergency warning signs include:Trouble breathingPersistent pain or pressure in the chestNew confusion or inability to arouseBluish lips or faceHow prepared are Pennsylvania's hospitals to treat coronavirus patients?The Pennsylvania Department of Health has created a hospital preparedness dashboard that gives county-by-county information on available beds, ventilators and number of patients hospitalized. Click here to access it.What is social distancing, and how long will I be doing it?According to the CDC, social distancing means "remaining out of congregate settings, avoiding mass gatherings, and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet or 2 meters) from others when possible."Gov. Tom Wolf issued a statewide stay-at-home order, effective under at least April 30.What can I do to slow the spread of coronavirus?15 Days to Slow the Spread: CLICK HERE to read the CDC guidelines on coronavirusIf my job was impacted by coronavirus, how can I file for unemployment?Click the link below for our unemployment resources.Helpful resources and linksThe Allegheny County Health Department has partnered with United Way 211 to offer a 24/7 hotline. Please call 888-856-2774 to speak with a representative.Anyone with questions can call 1-877-PA-HEALTHPennsylvania Department of Health's coronavirus pageAllegheny County Health DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAllegheny County Alerts, you can create an account and subscribe for COVID-19 alerts under the categories of Health Department/Health & Environment.