A total of 68 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the region as of Thursday, according to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

McKean County had a one-day increase of 21 cases for a total of 5,617 cases and 99 deaths, an increase of two cases from the day prior. In a week’s time, there have been 183 new COVID cases and two additional deaths. In a month’s time, there have been 684 new cases and 16 deaths.

As for COVID vaccinations, McKean County’s rate is 40.7 percent fully covered.

Elk County had a one-day increase of 30 cases for a total of 4,608 cases and 65 deaths. In a week’s time, there have been 197 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death. There have been 676 new cases over the past month and 12 additional deaths. As for vaccinations, Elk County’s rate is 53.8% fully covered.

Potter County had a one-day increase of 9 cases for a total of 2,144 cases and 53 deaths, an increase of one death from the day before. In a week’s time, there have been 97 more cases and two additional deaths. In a month’s time there have been 331 new cases and 13 additional deaths. As for vaccinations, Potter County’s rate is 33.4% fully covered.

Cameron County’s case count rose by 8 cases as of Thursday for a total of 566 cases and 13 deaths. There are 23 more cases and 2 additional deaths than there were a week ago, and 90 more cases than a month ago. As for vaccinations, Cameron County’s rate is 52.9% fully covered.

According to data from the Mayo Clinic, in Pennsylvania, 48.8% of the state’s population of 12 to 17 year olds have been fully vaccinated; 66.9% of the population of 18-64 year olds; and 96.7% of people 65 and older.