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Daily Coronavirus Briefing for July 8

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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 11.8 million vaccinations to date, 63.3% of entire population received first dose, 60.8% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older fully vaccinated, PA ranks 9th among 50 states for first dose vaccinations

222 new cases, 295 patients hospitalized and 58 patients in Intensive Care Units 

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed that as of noon, Thursday, July 8, there were 222 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,213,543. 

As of 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, there were 11 new deaths identified by the Pennsylvania death registry, reported for a total of 27,729 deaths attributed to COVID-19. 

There are 295 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 58 patients are in the intensive care unit with COVID-19. 

The trend in the 14-day moving average number of hospitalized patients continues to drop. Statewide percent positivity for the week of June 25 – July 1 stood at 1.1%.

There are 163,618 individuals who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases and 638 individuals who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure. 

There are 163,681 individuals who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases and 638 individuals who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure. 

There are 4,800,929 individuals who have tested negative to date.

Federal data representing all 67 counties

According to the CDC, as of Wednesday, July 7, Pennsylvania has administered first doses of vaccine to 63.3% of its entire population, and the state ranks 9th among all 50 states for first doses administered by percentage of population. According to the CDC, as of Wednesday, July 7, 60.8% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older are fully vaccinated while 76% have received their first dose.  According to the CDC, as of Wednesday, July 7, Pennsylvania ranks 5th among all 50 states for total doses administered.

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

Vaccine providers have administered 11,800,591 total vaccine doses as of Thursday, July 8. First/single doses:  6,778,127 administered. Second doses:  5,022,464 administered. 5,472,507 people are fully vaccinated; with a seven-day moving average of more than 13,100 people per day receiving vaccinations. 1,305,620 people are partially vaccinated, meaning they have received one dose of a two-dose vaccine.

The department continues to urge Pennsylvanians to follow CDC guidance for wearing a mask where required by law, rule and regulations, including healthcare, 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.

Numbers by county as of July 8

  • Bucks County: 60,877 cases and 1,329 deaths
  • Chester County: 40,872 cases and 824 deaths
  • Delaware County: 52,451 cases and 1,413 deaths
  • Lehigh County: 39,889 cases and 863 deaths
  • Montgomery County: 70,482 cases and 1,738 deaths
  • Northampton County: 35,927 cases and 717 deaths
  • Philadelphia: 150,439 cases and 3,767 deaths

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


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