This scanning electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 (round magenta objects) emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. ( NIAID-RML ) PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania's confirmed cases of the coronavirus reached 52,915 confirmed cases, with 3,416 confirmed deaths as of Thursday afternoon.
The rise in cases is attributed to 1,070 additional positive cases of COVID-19 and 310 new deaths in the state. The sharp increase in fatalities is due to previously unreported deaths over the last several days, health officials say.
The numbers of new infections and deaths have been trending down, prompting Gov. Tom Wolf to allow construction work statewide to resume and golf courses, marinas, guided fishing trips and privately owned