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Daily Coronavirus Briefing for Sept. 3

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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 12.2 million vaccinations to date, 66.1% of  Pennsylvanians age 18 and older fully vaccinated

3,438 new cases, 1,928 patients hospitalized and 493 patients in Intensive Care Units 

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed that as of 12:00 a.m. Friday, Sept. 3, there were 3,438 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,311, 722.

As of 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, there were 27 new deaths identified by the Pennsylvania death registry, reported for a total of 28,352 deaths attributed to COVID-19. There are 1,928 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 493 patients are in the intensive care unit with COVID-19. 

The trend in the 14-day moving average number of hospitalized patients continues to increase again. Statewide percent positivity for the week of Aug 20 – Aug. 26 stood at 7.8%.

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.

There are 201,369 individuals who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases. 

There are 5,172,474 individuals who have tested negative to date.

Federal data representing all 67 counties

According to the CDC, as of Thursday, Sept. 2, Pennsylvania ranks 5th among all 50 states for total doses administered. According to the CDC, as of Thursday, Sept. 2, 66.1% 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 12,239,564 total vaccine doses as of Friday, Sept. 3. 5,992,224 people are fully vaccinated; with 17,624 vaccinations administered since yesterday and a seven-day moving average of more than 17,800 people per day receiving vaccinations.

Numbers by county as of September 3

  • Bucks County: 65322 cases and 1,346 deaths
  • Chester County: 44,205 cases and 838 deaths
  • Delaware County: 56,195 cases and 1,437 deaths
  • Lehigh County: 43,058 cases and 883 deaths
  • Montgomery County: 76,132 cases and 1,758 deaths
  • Northampton County: 39,093 cases and 735 deaths
  • Philadelphia: 166,713 cases and 3,838 deaths

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


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