Pennsylvania now has over 21,000 patients who have been diagnosed with the coronavirus, and close to 500 people have died due to the disease thus far.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 1,676 new cases Saturday, raising the statewide total to 21,655.

At least 494 people have died, including 78 new fatalities reported today.

The numbers released today list one new death in Cumberland and Dauphin counties and two new deaths in Lancaster.

Lancaster County has the most total fatalities with 23 reported deaths. Cumberland, Dauphin and York have each reported three deaths total. Lebanon and Perry Counties have each reported one death. Lancaster County officials, however, are reporting a total of 33 deaths thus far.

All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have reported cases of COVID-19.

The state said 98,498 patients have tested negative for the virus.

The Philadelphia region, the Lehigh Valley and northeastern Pennsylvania have been particularly hit hard by the virus, health officials say.

Philadelphia County has 6,022 cases and 130 patients there have died. Neighboring Montgomery County has had nearly 2,053 patients diagnosed and 60 deaths, ranking second statewide in cases and fatalities.

Lehigh County currently has 1,620 cases and 16 deaths. Delaware County has 1,510 total cases and 39 deaths. In northeastern Pennsylvania, Luzerne County has 1,372 cases and 17 deaths.

In the central Pennsylvania region, Dauphin County has 213 cases and 3 deaths. Other neighboring county totals are: Perry County (16 cases, 1 death); Cumberland County (105 cases, 3 deaths); Adams County (44 cases, 1 death); York County (293 cases, 1 death); Lancaster County (698 cases, 23 deaths); Berks County (930 cases, 19 deaths); Lebanon County (232 cases, 1 death); and Schuylkill County (179 cases, 2 deaths).

In Western Pennsylvania, there have been 836 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Allegheny County with 19 deaths.

Gov. Tom Wolf has taken unprecedented steps to curb the spread of the virus and ensure hospitals aren’t overwhelmed with infected patients. Wolf has issued a statewide order directing all Pennsylvanians to stay at home, except for essential trips.

On Thursday, Wolf said all schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year. More than 1.7 million students will get remote instruction at home for the rest of the spring. The PIAA announced that the remaining winter high school sports championships and the spring sports season have been canceled.

Wolf has also ordered the closure of all businesses that aren’t “life sustaining.” Businesses and trade groups have argued the order is too broad and that more companies should be allowed to open their doors. More than 1.1 million Pennsylvanians have filed unemployment claims since March 15.

According to the latest state data, 2,218 COVID-19 patients are currently hospitalized. Of that number, more than half are age 65 or older. Currently there are 623 coronavirus patients that require a ventilator.

Health officials have been gravely concerned about the rapid spread of the virus. The first cases in Pennsylvania were reported on March 6, over a month ago. ButPennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine has said the rate of growth has slowed and Pennsylvania is no longer seeing an exponential growth of cases.

Nonetheless, Levine and Wolf have both said it’s important to continue social distancing because the virus is not under control. With tomorrow being Easter Sunday, Gov. Wolf has urged faith leaders against gathering together so more people aren’t exposed to the virus.

Most people recover from the coronavirus but the health department does not offer statistics on how many recover. Most who contract the virus don’t require hospital care but older residents are more susceptible for more serious complications.

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