COVID Cases – 1,059 (+17)

This number includes 1,034 confirmed and 25 probable cases. A case is probable when the person displays symptoms of COVID-19 and has had close contact with a confirmed positive case but has not had a test themselves. We are including probable cases to better assess the level of community spread. Further breakdown of the cases will be available on the dashboard this coming week.

The ages, as well as the percentage of cases represented, of those in the county with COVID-19 are listed below.
00-04 – 2 (less than 1%)
05-12 – 4 (less than 1%)
13-18 – 10 (1%)
19-24 – 77 (7%)
25-49 – 373 (35%)
50-64 – 297 (28%)
65 + -- 296 (28%)

The gender of those with COVID-19 are listed below:
Female – 569 (54%)
Male – 486 (46%)

Of the 1,059 cases, there are 188 past or present hospitalizations (+8).

To date, there have been 67 deaths (+12). Of reported deaths, 55 are confirmed (had positive test) and 12 probable cases. A probable death is one where COVID-19 is listed on the deceased’s death certificate, but the person never had a positive test for the virus. All deaths are of individuals ranging in age from 42-103, with 83 being the median age of those who have died.

The Allegheny County Health Department is deeply saddened by the toll COVID-19 is having on long-term care facilities in the county. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, 181 residents and 64 staff members at 34 long-term care facilities in Allegheny County have tested positive for COVID-19. There have been 43 deaths at those facilities. Information on long-term care facilities is updated at noon daily at the state Department of Health’s website at https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Cases.aspx.

We continue to extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones, and our thoughts go out to all those who have been impacted.

The county’s COVID-19 Dashboard, with additional demographic info, is available by going to http://alleghenycounty.us/coronavirus. It is updated each day by noon and also shares data on race and provides confirmed case info in different age groupings and categories.