State health officials say more than 1,500 deaths in Pennsylvania are now associated with the coronavirus pandemic.

The state health department Sunday also reported an additional 1,116 positive cases to bring the statewide total above 41,000 in all 67 counties.

The number of infections is thought to be far higher because many people have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected with the virus without feeling sick.

Most hospitalizations and deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older, officials said.

Butler Health System showed another slight decrease in the number of inpatients being treated at Butler Memorial Hospital, according to figures released Sunday by spokeswoman Jana Panther.

For most people, the virus causes mild or moderate symptoms that clear up in a couple of weeks. Older adults and people with existing health problems are at higher risk of more severe illness, including pneumonia, or death.

Additional business fundingThe state says 160 companies in Pennsylvania are getting help from a second round of state loan funding to help firms during the coronavirus pandemic.The state Department of Community and Economic Development says the companies have received a total of $13.5 million in loans as part of the COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program.More than $23 million has been awarded so far to businesses such as restaurants, wellness centers, wineries and breweries, consulting firms, salons and spas, officials said.Officials said the loans will help businesses quickly access capital to address critical needs while they follow shutdown and closure orders from the state.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.