Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19: Centre County Cases Now at Seven

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday confirmed as of 12 a.m., March 24, that there are 207 additional positive cases of COVID-19, and four new deaths, bringing the statewide total to 851 in 40 counties. County-specific information and a statewide map are available here. All people are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.

The new report shows the number of cases in Centre County increased by four to a total of seven. Clearfield and Juniata counties reported their first cases. Clinton and Lycoming counties remain without a reported case.

“Our notable increase in cases over the past few days indicate we need everyone to take COVID-19 seriously,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “Pennsylvanians have a very important job right now: stay calm, stay home and stay safe. We have seen case counts continue to increase and the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to stay home.”

Statewide, there are 851 cases of COVID-19 reported from commercial, hospital and state labs. There are 8,643 patients who have tested negative, and seven total deaths. With commercial labs being the primary testing option for most Pennsylvanians, data is not available on the total number of tests pending.

Click here to view a complete interactive map of Pennsylvania with up to date statistics.

If you click on the the individual counties on the map, a pop-up graphic will open to share the number of cases in that county. The orange and red the color overlays for a county indicates a higher number of officially confirmed cases fo that county. The map is updated daily as reports are made to state officials.

For more details you can visit the PA Deptartment of Health web site.