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WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Thursday reported 103 new cases of COVID-19 in Luzerne County and one new death. The death count is at 757.

The new report brings the county’s total cases to 26,479 since the pandemic began last year.

Neighboring Lackawanna County has 15,148 cases and 432 deaths; Monroe County has 10,988 cases and 283 deaths.

The Department of Health confirmed that there were 3,623 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,000,240.

Statewide percent positivity for the week of March 12–March 18 stood at 6.5%.

<strong>Vaccine distribution</strong>

Vaccine providers have administered 4,614,946 total vaccine doses as of Wednesday, March 24.

— 1,624,654 people are fully vaccinated; with a seven-day moving average of more than 85,000 people per day receiving vaccinations.

— 1,474,731 people are partially vaccinated, meaning they have received one dose of a two-dose vaccine.

— 3,099,385 people have received at least their first dose.

This week, a total of 5,235,140 doses will have been allocated through March 27:

— 281,010 first/single doses will have been allocated this week.

— 253,970 second doses will have been allocated this week.

To date, we have administered 4,614,946 doses total through March 24:

— First/single doses: 3,099,385 administered

— Second doses: 1,515,536 administered

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 1,652 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 351 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.

As of Wednesday, there were 41 new deaths identified by the Pennsylvania death registry, reported for a total of 24,917 deaths attributed to COVID-19.

Mask-wearing is required in all businesses and whenever leaving home, even if fully vaccinated. Consistent mask-wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.

There are 124,149 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 4,084,343 individuals who have tested negative to date.

In licensed nursing and personal care homes, there are 69,021 resident cases of COVID-19, and 14,160 cases among employees, for a total of 83,181 at 1,572 distinct facilities in all 67 counties.

Out of total deaths reported to PA-NEDSS, 12,890 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.

Approximately 26,251 of our total cases are among health care workers.

103 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County Thursday; state tops 1M