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WILKES-BARRE &mdash; The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported Friday that there were 87 new cases of COVID-19 in Luzerne County and two new deaths.
				That brings the total number of confirmed cases in the county to 5,948; the the death count is at 211.
				Neighboring Lackawanna County has 4,031 cases and 222 deaths; Monroe County has 2,211 cases and 135 deaths.
				The Department of Health confirmed that there were 3,384 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 223,950.
				This is the highest daily increase of cases.
				The number of tests administered within the last 7 days between Oct. 30 and Nov. 5, is 301,056 with 17,690 positive cases. There were 49,528 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., Nov. 5.
				This is a record high number of PCR test results reported to the department.
				There are 8,975 deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 38 new deaths reported.
				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 4,743 individuals who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases and 646 individuals who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure.
				There are 2,408,366 individuals who have tested negative to date.
				There are 1,599 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.
				The department has seen significant increases in the number of COVID-19 cases among younger age groups, particularly 19 to 24-year-olds. An alert was sent to healthcare providers about the changing COVID-19 case demographics.
				In nursing and personal care homes, there are 27,104 resident cases of COVID-19, and 5,810 cases among employees, for a total of 32,914 at 1,106 distinct facilities in 63 counties. Out of our total deaths, 5,903 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.
				Approximately 12,811 of our total cases are among health care workers.

87 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in county, 2 deaths; 3,384 cases statewide