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Daily Coronavirus Briefing for Dec. 2

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This guide with interactive tables, charts and maps illustrates the current status of COVID-19 in Bucks County. These data are updated daily.

See the numbers: Bucks County Coronavirus Summary >>

Department of Health: Over 15.4 million vaccinations to date, 69.3% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older fully vaccinated

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed that as of 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, there were 9,143 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide cumulative total cases to 1,753,669. 

As of 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, there are 128 new deaths identified by the Pennsylvania death registry and reported for a cumulative total of 33,649 deaths attributed to COVID-19. Currently, there are 3,939 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 858 patients are in the intensive care unit with COVID-19.

The trend in the 14-day moving average number of hospitalized patients has increased.   Statewide percent positivity for the week of Nov. 19 – Nov. 25 stood at 12.1%.

There are 288,116 individuals who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases. There are 5,917,901 individuals who have tested negative to date.

Federal data representing all 67 counties

According to the CDC, as of Wednesday, Dec. 1, Pennsylvania ranks 5th among all 50 states for total doses administered. According to the CDC, as of Wednesday, Dec. 1, 69.3% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older are fully vaccinated.

Statewide data representing the 66 counties within the Department of Health’s vaccine jurisdiction

Vaccine providers have administered 15,482,008 total vaccine doses, including 1,589,246 additional doses (which includes additional shots for immunocompromised individuals and booster shots). 189,882 total pediatric vaccines doses (ages 5-11) have been administered.

650,102 people are fully vaccinated; with 65,457 vaccinations administered since yesterday and a seven-day moving average of more than 37,500 people per day receiving vaccinations.

The department continues to urge Pennsylvanians to follow CDC guidance for wearing a mask where required by law, rules and regulations, including health care, local business and workplace guidance. For the protection of themselves and others, individuals who have not yet been vaccinated or are partially vaccinated, are still encouraged to wear a mask when in public. Bucks County is in an area of substantial transmission. CDC also recommends all individuals wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.

The CDC lists Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia counties as areas of high transmission.

Numbers by county as of December 2

  • Bucks County: 79,563 cases and 1,485 deaths
  • Chester County: 55,993 cases and 909 deaths
  • Delaware County: 66,601 cases and 1,530 deaths
  • Lehigh County: 53,487 cases and 967 deaths
  • Montgomery County: 93,446 cases and 1,911 deaths
  • Northampton County: 48,992 cases and 821 deaths
  • Philadelphia: 192,262 cases and 4,107 deaths

Data Dashboard: County-specific information and a statewide map >>


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