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Daily Coronavirus Briefing for June 24

221 new cases, 394 patients hospitalized and 87 patients in Intensive Care Units

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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.

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Department of Health: Over 11.5 million vaccinations to date, 62.1% of entire population received first dose, 59.2% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older fully vaccinated, PA ranks 8th among 50 states for first dose vaccinations

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed that as of noon, Thursday, June 24, there were 221 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,211,041. 

Between 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, there were 15 new deaths identified by the Pennsylvania death registry, reported for a total of 27,627 deaths attributed to COVID-19. There are 394 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 87 patients are in the intensive care unit with COVID-19. Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older. 

The trend in the 14-day moving average number of hospitalized patients per continues to drop, after peaking at 2,661 patients which is slightly below what it was at the height of the spring 2020 peak of 2,751 patients on May 3, 2020.

Statewide percent positivity for the week of June 11 – June 17 stood at 1.4%.

Fully vaccinated people may choose not to wear a mask indoors or outdoors unless the business or organization requires it, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

There are 163,348 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 4,736,387 individuals who have tested negative to date.

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Pennsylvania hospitals began receiving shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine the week of Dec. 14 and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine the week of Dec. 21. The Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine was first allocated to Pennsylvania the week of March 1. On April 23, the CDC and FDA notified all COVID-19 vaccine providers that the pause in administering doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine has been lifted. Following the announcement, Pennsylvania resumed Janssen vaccinations. Vaccination numbers for Pennsylvania do not include Philadelphia, which is its own jurisdiction, or federal facilities, which are working directly with the federal government.

Federal data representing all 67 counties: According to the CDC, as of Thursday, June 24, Pennsylvania has administered first doses of vaccine to 62.1% of its entire population, and the state ranks 8th among all 50 states for first doses administered by percentage of population. According to the CDC, as of Thursday, June 24, 59.2% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older are fully vaccinated while 74.7% have received their first dose. According to the CDC, as of Thursday, June 24 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 11,516,917 total vaccine doses as of Thursday, June 24. 5,296,957 people are fully vaccinated; with a seven-day moving average of more than 24,800 people per day receiving vaccinations. 1,358,453 people are partially vaccinated, meaning they have received one dose of a two-dose vaccine. 6,655,410 people have received at least their first dose.

This week, a total of 13,146,080 doses will have been allocated through June 26: 299,960 first/single doses will have been allocated this week; 299,960 second doses will have been allocated this week. To date, we have administered 11,516,917 doses total through June 24: First/single doses:  6,655,410 administered; Second doses:  4,861,507 administered.

Numbers by county as of June 24

  • Bucks County: 60,797 cases and 1,326 deaths
  • Chester County: 40,793 cases and 823 deaths
  • Delaware County: 52,358 cases and 1,406 deaths
  • Lehigh County: 39,845 cases and 861 deaths
  • Montgomery County: 70,371 cases and 1,736 deaths
  • Northampton County: 35,655 cases and 716 deaths
  • Philadelphia: 149,775 cases and 3,756 deaths

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


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