HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania coronavirus cases continue to rise, but locally, there is not much of an uptick in cases. 

Across the state, there are now an additional 1,369 positive cases, bringing the statewide total to 37,053.

Deaths are now at 1,394. 

In Mercer County, cases have increased to 60 from 59, while in Lawrence County, cases have stayed the same at 61.

There is still one death in Mercer County, while Lawrence County's death total remains at six. 

“As we see the number of new COVID-19 cases continuously change across the state that does not mean we can stop practicing social distancing,” Sec. of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “We must continue to stay home to protect ourselves, our families and our community. If you must go out, please make as few trips as possible and wear a mask to protect not only yourself, but others. We need all Pennsylvanians to continue to heed these efforts to protect our vulnerable Pennsylvanians, our health care workers and frontline responders.”

In nursing and personal care homes, there are 5,679 resident cases of COVID-19, and 673 cases among employees, for a total of 6,352 at 408 distinct facilities in 39 counties. Out of our total deaths, 849 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. 

Mercer County has one facility with a resident case, while in Lawrence County, one facility has a staff member with a case.