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WILKES-BARRE — The Department of Health reported Tuesday that there were 126 new cases of COVID-19 in Luzerne County and 12 new deaths.

That brings the total number of confirmed cases in Luzerne County to 9,886; the death count is at 285.

Neighboring Lackawanna County has 5,269 cases and 231 deaths; Monroe County has 3,449 cases and 148 deaths.

The Department of Health confirmed that there were 5,676 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 367,140.

There are 4,631 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 970 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 3,200 since the end of September.

Statewide percent positivity for the week of Nov. 20–Nov. 26, stood at 11.7%.

The number of tests administered within the last 7 days between Nov. 24 and Nov., 30 is 375,888 with 32,853 positive cases. There were 38,752 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., Nov. 30.

As of 11:59 p.m. Monday, November 30, there were 180 new deaths reported for a total of 10,563 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 17,770 individuals who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases and 642 individuals who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure.

There are 2,836,445 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 35,946 resident cases of COVID-19, and 6,752 cases among employees, for a total of 42,698 at 1,279 distinct facilities in 65 counties.

Out of our total deaths, 6,507 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities.

Approximately 14,655 of our total cases are among health care workers.

126 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County; 12 new deaths