by PublicSource reporters
The Allegheny County Health Department on Monday confirmed 404 new COVID-19 cases in the past 48 hours.
The new cases — from positive tests dated Feb. 15 to Feb. 28 — include individuals ranging in age from 3 months to 92 years old, with a median age of 38.
No new deaths were reported.
To date, the Allegheny County Health Department has reported 76,853 cases, 1,668 deaths from the virus and 5,108 past and present hospitalizations.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 3,573 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths in the past 48 hours on Monday. Since the start of the pandemic, Pennsylvania has reported 933,270 cases and 24,026 deaths.
Nursing and personal care home residents and employees represent about 8.6 % of the state’s cases and about 51.8% of the state’s deaths. Healthcare workers represent about 2.7% of the state’s cases.
Through Feb. 21, at least 2,426,963 vaccine doses have been administered in Pennsylvania.There are 1,687,711 people who have received one dose of the vaccine and 739,252 people who have received both doses of the vaccine.
The statewide percent positivity is now 6.3%. Allegheny County is categorized at the moderate level of transmission.
Contact tracing data shows that out of the 17,419 cases reported to the state from Feb. 14 to Feb. 20, 2,497 residents provided answers as to whether or not they had spent time at a business. Of that number, 288 people answered yes when asked if they’d visited a business. Out of the 2,503 residents who provided an answer when asked if they’d attended a mass gathering 14 days prior to the onset of their symptoms, 152 answered yes.
Vaccine information
Vaccine allocation in Pennsylvania is increasing as more mass vaccination clinics in areas including Pittsburgh open up through Allegheny County Health Network and Giant Eagle. As of last week, 40,000 extra doses were allocated to the state. Bad weather had caused vaccination delays.
The state has updated its guidance on vaccination and COVID-19 exposure to align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Under the guidance, fully vaccinated individuals who are within three months of getting their final vaccine dose do not need to quarantine if exposed to COVID-19, so long as they are asymptomatic.
Allegheny County Health Department Director Dr. Debra Bogen (right) briefs the public and media via Facebook on Feb. 24, 2021, as a sign language interpreter accompanies. (Screenshot)
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Allegheny County Health Department Director Dr. Debra Bogen (right) briefs the public and media via Facebook on Feb. 24, 2021, as a sign language interpreter accompanies. (Screenshot)