Health & Fitness
PA Reports Fewest Coronavirus Cases Since April 1
It is the state's lowest single-day increase since April 1, when 962 cases were reported. Pennsylvania's death toll has risen to 647.
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania reported 1,145 additional positive cases of the new coronavirus Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 26,490 cases. It was the lowest single-day increase since April 1, when 962 cases were reported.
Additionally, 63 new COVID-1 9deaths were reported among positive cases, bringing the statewide coronavirus death toll to 647 deaths.
The statewide stay-at-home order was instituted on April 1, following regional orders since mid-March.
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Here is a look at new cases by day in April:
- April 15: 1,145
- April 14: 1,146
- April 13: 1,366
- April 12: 1,178
- April 11: 1,676
- April 10: 1,751
- April 9: 1,989
- April 8: 1,680
- April 7: 1,579
- April 6: 1,470
- April 5: 1,493
- April 4: 1,597
- April 3: 1,404
- April 2: 1,211
- April 1: 962
"The curve has been flattened significantly," State Health Secretary Rachel Levine said during a news conference Tuesday.
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During a Wednesday news conference, Governor Tom Wolf announced an order that establishes mandatory safety protections and protocols at businesses currently permitted to be open during the coronavirus crisis.
He reminded residents that while the state has seen a flattening of its curve, residents must continue to stay home. "We'll soon be moving into a reopening phase but for now, we need to continue staying home as much as possible. That's what's best for everyone, including ourselves," he said.
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