Butler County's statistics on the coronavirus remain the same according to the state, but Butler Health System reported an increase in hospitalized patients from 11 to 15.

BHS spokeswoman Jana Panther said the system is also monitoring personal protective equipment supplies a little more closely in the wake of Gov. Tom Wolf's executive order that would allow him to redistribute PPE if needed.

“BHS will do whatever it must to assure that its patients and staff are protected, and that it has the PPE necessary to render care safely,” Panther said.

Panther said the system is also encouraging patients to avoid the emergency department as much as possible and use telehealth opportunities, if they are available.

“(Doctors) can handle many patient needs remotely, while keeping them at home,” Panther said.

While PPE is a widely discussed topic on many levels, Panther said the system's medical supplies are adequate at this time, but it will accept any donations of personal protective equipment. These arrangements may be made by emailing covid19donations@butlerhealthsystem.org.

The following data is compiled daily through the Pennsylvania Department of Health's website and through regular releases from Butler Health System on the COVID-19 pandemic. Thursday's numbers are:

Confirmed cases: 113Deaths: 2PennsylvaniaNew cases: 1,989Total cases: 18,228New deaths: 29Total deaths: 338Negative tests: 87,374

Allegheny: 759 confirmed cases and 12 deathsWestmoreland:190 confirmed cases and 1 deathBeaver: 129 confirmed cases and 13 deathsLawrence: 37 confirmed cases and 2deathsMercer: 30 confirmed casesArmstrong: 20 confirmed casesClarion: 8 confirmed casesVenango: 5confirmed cases

Inpatients: 15Suspected: 5Confirmed: 10ICU: 2Total tests: 1,716Outdoor tests: 1,330Positive tests: 119Pending tests: 36

Inpatients: 4Suspected: 3Confirmed: 1Total tests: 365 patientsOutdoor tests: 2,303Positive tests: 9Pending tests: 60