COVID-19 IN PENNSYLVANIA

Cases in Pennsylvania (As of May 17)

Total Cases 2,877,660

Total Deaths 44,898

Current Hospitalizations 1,156

Pennsylvania Vaccine Update

Cases in Pennsylvania (As of May 17)

Parsons with 1st Dose 1,500,008

Persons Fully Vaccinated 7,424,666

Beaver County

7-Day Period (3/25 to 3/31)

Total Cases 40,962

Total Deaths 747

Persons with First Vaccine Dose 13,561

Persons Fully Vaccinated 89,666

7-Day Period (3/25 to 3/31)

Tests Completed 132,500

Positivity Rate 16.6%

GETTING THE COVID VACCINE

Updated March 30, 2022

More than 8.5 million Pennsylvanians are fully vaccinatedagainst COVID-19.

Pennsylvanians age 5 and older are eligible to be vaccinated.

Pennsylvanians age 12 and older are eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine booster. It's recommended that you get boosted five months after your second dose of Pfizer or Moderna and two months after the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

If you have questions about the vaccination process in Pennsylvania, please call the Pennsylvania Department of Health hotline at 877-724-3258.

COVID-19 Resource guide for older adults

General COVID-19 Information

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new virus that results in respiratory illness and is extremely contagious. Symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and diarrhea.

Some people, including older adults,seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19. Reducing exposure for those with greater risk is especially important.

How to Reduce Exposure

Stay home as much as possible.
Wash your hands often.
Keep space between yourself and others (6 feet).
Wear a cloth facemask when in public.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

What to Do if You Think You May Have COVID-19

If you think you may have symptoms of COVID-19, stay home and call your doctor. If you do not have a health care provider, call 877-PA-HEALTH.

Know the Emergency Warning Signs

Emergency warning signs may include difficulty breathing, persistent chest pain or pressure, new confusion, an inability to rouse, bluish lips or face, or any other issues that are severe. If you develop emergency warning signs, seek medical care immediately.