Posted on 12/16/2020 10:51:01 AM PST by lightman
Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19: 6,295 Patients Hospitalized and 1,264 Patients in the Intensive Care Unit 10,049 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19, Hospitalizations Now Double Peak in the Spring
12/16/2020
Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., December 16, that there were 10,049 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 519,369.
There are 6,295 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, double the peak in the spring. Of that number, 1,264 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. More data is available here.
The trend in the 14-day moving average of number of hospitalized patients per day has increased by nearly 5,100 since the end of September.
Statewide percent positivity for the week of December 4 – December 10 stood at 16.2%.
The most accurate daily data is available on the website, with archived data also available.
As of 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, there were 278 new deaths reported for a total of 13,168 deaths attributed to COVID-19. County-specific information and a statewide map are available on the COVID-19 Data Dashboard.
Mask-wearing is required in all businesses and whenever leaving home. Consistent mask-wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.
There are 46,175 individuals who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases and 641 individuals who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure.
There are 3,086,059 individuals who have tested negative to date.
In nursing and personal care homes, there are 45,287 resident cases of COVID-19, and 8,306 cases among employees, for a total of 53,593 at 1,417 distinct facilities in all 67 counties. Out of our total deaths, 7,559 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. A county breakdown can be found here.
Approximately 16,904 of our total cases are among health care workers.
Statewide – The Wolf Administration has – since noon, Dec. 15:
Provided the latest CMU metrics report. Announced more support for time-limited mitigation efforts. Advised state is prepared for winter weather and vaccine distribution. Provided Pennsylvania State Police enforcement data.
The Wolf Administration stresses the role Pennsylvanians play in helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. Cover any coughs or sneezes with your elbow, not your hands. Clean surfaces frequently. Stay home to avoid spreading COVID-19, especially if you are unwell. If you must go out, you are required to wear a mask when in a business or where it is difficult to maintain proper social distancing. Download the COVID Alert PA app and make your phone part of the fight. The free app can be found in the Google Play StoreOpens In A New Window and the Apple App StoreOpens In A New Window by searching for “covid alert pa”.
All Pennsylvania residents are encouraged to sign up for AlertPA, a text notification system for health, weather, and other important alerts like COVID-19 updates from commonwealth agencies. Residents can sign up online at www.ready.pa.gov/BeInformed/Signup-For-Alerts.
Nursing Home deaths = 7559 Total Deaths = 13168
Nursing Home deaths as percentage of total = 57.4%
Nursing Home deaths = 7559 Nursing Home cases = 45287
Nursing Home deaths as percentage of cases = 16.7%
Total Deaths = 13168 Total cases = 519369
Total deaths as percentage of cases = 2.5%
Lethality for Nursing Homes = 6.68 x general population.
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Carl DeMaio calls for audit of COVID-19 data; only 36 flu cases reported (San Diego)
Posted: December 9, 2020 KUSI Newsroom
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – COVID-19 cases continue to increase across California, and here in San Diego County, but flu cases remain extremely low in comparison to this time in previous years.
We are well into flu season, but San Diego County’s data for flu infections only shows 36 reported cases so far this year. Carl DeMaio tweeted out this shocking revelation, comparing it to this time in other years saying, “In a typical year we get over 17,073 on average!”
DeMaio explained, “if you are going to use a set of numbers like COVID stats to shut down the economy, to take people’s livelihoods away, then we have to really look closely at what those numbers really mean, and whether those numbers are giving us the right picture.” Continuing, “my concern has been from the get go, that we are relying on numbers from government agencies, that may have a different agenda at stake. We would benefit from having a different set of eyes looking at them, such as an auditor or a citizens review committee. Because again, the decisions being made on these data sets are sweeping, the lockdowns are far reaching in terms of their impact.”
DeMaio then said San Diego County has refused to have any look over or vet our local COVID-19 numbers.
Chairman of Reform California, Carl DeMaio, joined KUSI’s Jason Austell on Good Morning San Diego to explain why he is calling for a “full audit of the COVID-19 data we are seeing reported from our public health system.”
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Every number ever published always tells me how many totals since 1955 ... but what happened yesterday in East Bumphuque ?
I know the number of people in my gym...zero.
Beta cuck and no penis are really pissing me off.
Please...eyewash!
A picture of our FLOTUS would do nicely.
eye bleach please
“California dreamin’....on such a winter’s day”
She looks like the guy who used to do my welding.
It is postulated that the total number of deaths in the US from ALL causes this year will be much the same as the total number of deaths from ALL causes in previous years.
https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2020/11/a-closer-look-at-u-s-deaths-due-to-covid-19
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Do you know that numbers are grossly inflated?
Now anyone with a fever is counted as covid positive even though their covid tests are NEGATIVE?
You could have a urinary tract infection, an abscesses tooth, influenza or a boil on your butt and you must be counted as covid positive even though you DO NOT HAVE COVID.
Those PA covid numbers are inflated almost as Joe Biden’s ballots.
In the entire State?
Sorry, not impressed.
Lies all lies
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