52 More Coronavirus Cases In Pennsylvania, State Total Up To 185

HARRISBURG, PA — More than 50 new positive cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in Pennsylvania, state health officials said Thursday. As of Thursday morning, there are 52 additional positive cases of COVID-19 reported, bringing the statewide total to 185.

The state's first death was reported Wednesday. An adult from Northampton County has died from the virus.

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Here is a map of the case locations:

Here are the totals by county as of Thursday:

• Adams: 1
• Allegheny: 16
• Beaver: 2
• Berks: 1
• Bucks: 12
• Chester: 10
• Cumberland: 11
• Delaware: 14
• Lackawanna: 2
• Lehigh: 1
• Luzerne: 1
• Monroe: 15
• Montgomery: 47
• Northampton: 5
• Philadelphia: 33
• Pike: 3
• Washington: 3
• Wayne: 1
• Westmoreland: 2
• York: 2

All those who tested positive are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.

“Our notable increase in cases over the last few days and our first death in Pennsylvania indicate we need everyone to take COVID-19 seriously,” Pennsylvania 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.”

>>>Full coverage of coronavirus in Pennsylvania here.