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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.

PLCB resumes limited e-commerce sales, deliveries on FineWineAndGoodSpirits.com

Thursday, April 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Beginning yesterday, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board resumed limited sales from www.FineWineAndGoodSpirits.com, accepting a controlled number of orders per day with plans to increase order capacity as fulfillment capacity increases. Customers will be limited to purchasing up to six bottles per... Read More.

Extension granted for expiring license to carry firearm permits

Thursday, April 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – If you have a license to carry a firearm that expires March 19 or later, the governor has decided those licenses will be extended until May 30 because there is no way to renew firearms licenses because most courthouses and sheriff's... Read More.

UPDATE: All counties in Pennsylvania under “stay at home” order

Wednesday, April 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - All Pennsylvania counties are now under a "stay at home" order. As of Tuesday. 33 of the 67 counties in PA were ordered to stay at home. Today, however, Gov. Tom Wolf has signed an edict to add the other 37 counties... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 4,843 confirmed cases in PA, 63 deaths

Wednesday, April 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., March 31, that there are 756 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 4,843 in 60 counties. The department also reported 14 new deaths among positive cases, bringing the... Read More.

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

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

Concerns about COVID-19 precautions in Pennsylvania prisons

State Police refines response guidelines for certain non-emergency incidents

PLCB resumes limited e-commerce sales, deliveries on FineWineAndGoodSpirits.com

Extension granted for expiring license to carry firearm permits

UPDATE: All counties in Pennsylvania under “stay at home” order

COVID-19 Update: 4,843 confirmed cases in PA, 63 deaths

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