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PA temporarily waives spay/neuter requirement for pet adoptions

Saturday, April 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced today that in an effort to conserve personal protective equipment (PPE) for human healthcare workers, the Pennsylvania Dog Law that requires shelters and rescues to spay/neuter dogs and cats prior to adoption would be waived... Read More.

Walmart will limit numbers of customers in store starting Saturday

Friday, April 3 by wcednews

UNDATED - Starting this Saturday, every Walmart across the nation will limit the number of customers in each store at one time, dropping it down to about 20 percent capacity. Beginning April 4, all Walmart locations will allow five customers in per 1,000 square feet... Read More.

Gov. Wolf calls for universal masking

Friday, April 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – During a COVID-19 press briefing today Governor Tom Wolf recommended that all Pennsylvanians wear a mask any time they leave their homes for life sustaining reasons. As COVID-19 cases steadily rise in the state, Gov. Wolf stressed the need to intensify... Read More.

Pitt School of Medicine develops potential COVID-19 vaccine micro-needle patch

Friday, April 3 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA – The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is testing a potential vaccine against COVID-19, or SARS-CoV-2. Dr. Louis Falo, of the University of Pittsburgh School, says the vaccine is delivered through a fingertip-sized patch. Researchers say the vaccine produced SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in mice... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 7,016 confirmed cases in PA, 90 deaths

Friday, April 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 2, that there are 1,211 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 7,016 in 62 counties. The department also reported 16 new deaths among positive cases, bringing the... Read More.

You can spend time outdoors, but maintain social distancing

Friday, April 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn reminded Pennsylvanians that being outdoors is good health care and self care, but recommendations for social distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus still apply. “During this time of... Read More.

Concerns about COVID-19 precautions in Pennsylvania prisons

Friday, April 3 by wcednews

Houtzdale, PA – People are concerned that their loved ones in prison could be at risk for COVID-19, especially in an enclosed environment. We heard from one woman who wished to remain anonymous, who was worried about her fiance who is an inmate in SCI... Read More.

State Police refines response guidelines for certain non-emergency incidents

Friday, April 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced today a temporary change to the way troopers respond to select non-emergency incidents. With the goal of limiting in-person contact and mitigating the spread of COVID-19, the department has identified certain types... Read More.

Statewide stay-at-home order until April 30

Thursday, April 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced all 67 Pennsylvania counties will be under stay-at-home orders effective Wednesday, April 1, at 8 p.m. “This is the most prudent option to stop the spread of COVID-19 across our commonwealth,... Read More.

School districts start online and at-home classwork

Thursday, April 2 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Because schools statewide remain closed until further notice, school districts everywhere have come up with plans for students to continue learning even while they remain at home. For specific details about each school's plan, please visit their website. DuBois Area School District Read More.