New mitigation efforts likely will not be released from Gov. Tom Wolf's office Wednesday as the state's struggles with COVID-19 continue and Butler Health System prepares for the Pfizer vaccine.

A representative from the governor's office confirmed there is not a news conference scheduled Wednesday.

Wolf on Monday said new mitigation tactics could be coming soon, but he also said the measures would not mirror those of the statewide shutdown in the spring.

Meanwhile, the county added 128 new confirmed cases and five new deaths related to COVID-19, according to Wednesday's report by the Pennsylvania Health Department.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, 4,018 residents have tested positive with COVID-19 and 104 residents have died due to the virus.

As hospitalization rates across the state continue to be a focal point, Butler Memorial Hospital reported treating 54 inpatients, all of whom have confirmed cases of COVID-19. Fourteen of those patients are being treated in intensive care units.

Butler Memorial reported two deaths on Tuesday and one on Wednesday to the Department of Health.

Clarion Hospital currently has 20 COVID-19 inpatients, four of whom are being treated in its intensive care unit. Clarion reported one death on Monday and two on Tuesday to the Department of Health.

According to a Butler Health System news release, the system was notified to expect a distribution of the Pfizer vaccine, pending FDA emergency use authorization.

The system is anticipating about 975 doses apiece for Butler Memorial and Clarion hospitals.

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