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WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Friday reported 50 new cases of COVID-19 in Luzerne County and one new death. The death count is at 755.

The new report brings the county’s total cases to 25,972 since the pandemic began last year.

Neighboring Lackawanna County has 14,788 cases and 429 deaths; Monroe County has 10,634 cases and 282 deaths.

The Department of Health confirmed that there were 3,455 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 980,302.

<strong>Vaccine distribution</strong>

Vaccine providers have administered 4,043,398 total vaccine doses as of Friday — 2,699,008 first/single doses and 1,344,373 second doses.

— 1,428,867 people are fully vaccinated, an increase of 309,869 over last week’s total; with a seven-day moving average of more than 83,000 people per day receiving vaccinations.

— 1,270,141 people are partially vaccinated, meaning they have received one dose of a two-dose vaccine.

Combining those fully vaccinated and those who have received one dose only to date means 2,699,008 have received at least one dose of vaccination.

24.1% of Pennsylvanians have received at least one dose of vaccine.

More than 1.4 million people aged 65 and older having received at least one vaccine.

This week, a total of 4,699,560 doses will have been allocated through March 20:

— 278,670 first/single doses will have been allocated this week.

— 242,270 second doses will have been allocated this week.

To date, of the 4,699,560 doses allocated through March 20, we have administered 4,043,398 doses total through March 18:

— First doses/Single doses, 100 percent (2,699,008 of 2,705,155)

— Second doses (as applicable*): 67 percent (1,344,373 of 1,994,405)

To see a map of locations where you can get a vaccination go to the <a href="https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Vaccine/Pages/Vaccine.aspx#map" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pennsylvania Department of Health website</a>.

A commonwealth COVID-19 vaccination guide explains current process for getting one. Pennsylvanians with questions about the vaccination process can call the Department of Health hotline at 1-877-724-3258.

<strong>Statewide data</strong>

There are 1,486 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 287 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.

Statewide percent positivity for the week of March 5–March 11, stood at 5.7%.

As of Thursday, there were 35 new deaths identified by the Pennsylvania death registry, reported for a total of 24,741 deaths attributed to COVID-19.

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 119,761 individuals who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases and 639 individuals who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure.

There are 4,036,426 individuals who have tested negative to date.

In licensed nursing and personal care homes, there are 68,798 resident cases of COVID-19, and 13,994 cases among employees, for a total of 82,792 at 1,562 distinct facilities in all 67 counties.

Out of total deaths reported to PA-NEDSS, 12,827 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. A county breakdown can be found here.

Approximately 25,976 of our total cases are among health care workers.

50 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County on Friday; 1 more death