PHILADELPHIA - The coronavirus pandemic continued its resurgence across Pennsylvania on Wednesday as health department officials announced a new daily record of positive infections.
The health department added 4,711 positive tests to push the statewide total to more than 243,000 since the onset of the pandemic.
The amount of virus-related deaths increased by 59 on Wednesday, raising the overall total to 9,145.FULL COVERAGE: CORONAVIRUSThe state continues to monitor an increase in serious infections which has resulted in an uptick in hospitalizations.
According to the latest data provided by the state, there are 1,948 patients hospitalized and 417 in intensive care. Health officials say most of the gravely ill patients are 65-years or.