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Daily Coronavirus Briefing July 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 11.7 million vaccinations to date, 62.9% of entire population received first dose, 60.3% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older fully vaccinated, PA ranks 9th among 50 states for first dose vaccinations

304 new cases, 310 patients hospitalized and 59 patients in Intensive Care Units 

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed that as of noon Friday July 2, there were 304 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,212, 561. 

As of 11:59 p.m. Thursday, July 1, there were 8 new deaths identified by the Pennsylvania death registry, reported for a total of 27,695 deaths attributed to COVID-19

There are 310 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19.  Of that number, 59 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 18 – June 24 stood at 1.2%.

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 163,512 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 4,775,280 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, July 1, Pennsylvania has administered first doses of vaccine to 62.9% 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 Thursday, July 1, 60.3% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older are fully vaccinated while 75.5% have received their first dose.  According to the CDC, as of Thursday, July 1, 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 11,711,557 total vaccine doses as of Friday, July 2. First/single doses:  6,738,627 administered. Second doses:  4,972,930 administered. 5,418,234 people are fully vaccinated; with a seven-day moving average of more than 17,000 people per day receiving vaccinations. 1,320,393 people are partially vaccinated, meaning they have received one dose of a two-dose vaccine. 6,738,627 people have received at least their first dose.

Numbers by county as of July 2

  • Bucks County: 60,833 cases and 1,327 deaths
  • Chester County: 40,835 cases and 824 deaths
  • Delaware County: 52,401 cases and 1,411 deaths
  • Lehigh County: 39,859 cases and 861 deaths
  • Montgomery County: 70,435 cases and 1,736 deaths
  • Northampton County: 35,897 cases and 717 deaths
  • Philadelphia: 150,246 cases and 3,762 deaths

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


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