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WILKES-BARRE &mdash; The Department of Health reported Monday that there were 82 new cases of COVID-19 in Luzerne County and five new deaths.
				That brings the total number of confirmed cases in Luzerne County to 8.396; the death count is at 250.
				Neighboring Lackawanna County has 4,770 cases and 230 deaths; Monroe County has 2,931 cases and 138 deaths.
				The Department of Health confirmed that there were 4,762 new cases on Monday, in addition to 7,075 new cases reported Sunday, for a two-day total of 11,837 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 314,401.
				There are 3,379 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 775 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 trend in the 14-day moving average of number of hospitalized patients per day has increased by nearly 2,100 since the end of September.
				Statewide percent positivity for the week of Nov. 13&#8211;Nov. 19 stood at 11.1%.
				The most accurate daily data is available on the website, with archived data also available.
				The number of tests administered within the last 7 days between Nov. 16 and Nov. 22, is 399,573 with 44,502 positive cases. There were 62,299 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., Nov. 21 and 39,901 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., Nov. 22.
				As of 11:59 p.m., Saturday Nov. 21, there were 41 new deaths and as of 11:59 p.m., Sunday Nov. 22, there were 28 new deaths reported for a total of 9,870 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 12,731 individuals who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases and 643 individuals who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure.
				There are 2,705,170 individuals who have tested negative to date.
				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 32,198 resident cases of COVID-19, and 6,407 cases among employees, for a total of 38,605 at 1,224 distinct facilities in 64 counties.
				Out of our total deaths, 6,270 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.
				Approximately 14,070 of our total cases are among health care workers.
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82 cases of COVID-19, 5 deaths confirmed in county; 11,837 over 2 days statewide