The Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine is expected to unveil new plans for testing in long term facilities at her virtual news conference 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Gov. Tom Wolf briefly discussed the topic in a phone call with reporters Tuesday morning.

“Nursing homes are a problem all around the world,” Wolf said.

Wolf said Levine will discuss the state's plans in greater detail, but part of the plan involves testing employees and clients once per week at long term care facilities. He said this should complement the guidance and personal protective equipment the state has worked to provide for these facilities.

“There are a lot of long term care facilities in Pennsylvania,” Wolf said. “The testing is just one more thing we're doing.”

The following numbers about the coronavirus pandemic are compiled daily from the Pennsylvania Department of Health's website and regular releases from Butler Health System.

Tuesday's COVID-19 statistics:

Confirmed cases: 198Negative tests: 2,799Deaths: 7

Affected Facilities: 6Cases: 13Cases on Employees: 10Deaths: 2

New cases: 837Total cases: 57,991New deaths: 75Total deaths: 3,806Negative tests: 237,989

Allegheny: 1,526 confirmed cases, 20,058 negative test results, and 127 deathsArmstrong: 55 confirmed, 875 negative, and 5 deathsBeaver: 493 confirmed, 2,513 negative, and 78 deathsClarion: 23 confirmed, 559 negative, and 2 deathsLawrence: 71 confirmed, 922 negative, and 7 deathsMercer: 77 confirmed, 957 negative, and 2 deathsVenango: 7 confirmed and 307 negativeWestmoreland: 419 confirmed, 6,052 negative, and 30 deaths<b><em>The total cases includes confirmed and probable cases.The total deaths and new deaths include only confirmed deaths, which is a person who tested positive for the virus before their death.</b></em>