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All counties in our area at substantial or high COVID-19 level

Tuesday, August 17 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - All counties in our listening area are now in either the "substantial" or "high" COVID-19 transmission level, according to CDC data. Jefferson and Clearfield Counties are both in the high level, meaning at least 100 cases for every 100,000 people. Clarion and Elk Counties... Read More.

PA offers vaccine clinics at schools, voluntary classroom testing

Tuesday, August 17 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be offered at many colleges and K-12 schools. Additionally, Pennsylvania will provide free COVID-19 testing in K-12 districts, making it easier for schools to offer classroom-wide testing for any consenting students whenever there is an outbreak. *** Enola, PA -... Read More.

Feds approve additional dose vaccine for immunocompromised people

Tuesday, August 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today notified all COVID-19 vaccine providers that immunocompromised individuals who are fully vaccinated with Pfizer or Moderna are able to receive an additional dose. The notification follows recommendations announced today by the Centers for Disease Control and... Read More.

PA lifts recommendation to cease feeding birds

Monday, August 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With decreasing reports of sick and dead wild birds, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is lifting the recommendation to cease feeding birds. Much is still unknown about what caused the mortality event documented in Washington D.C. and at least 10 states, including Pennsylvania,... Read More.

PA receives $1.2 million federal grant for maternal, child health

Saturday, August 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that Pennsylvania was awarded more than $1.2 million in federal funding to support work towards better health, well-being, and long-term outcomes for pregnant and parenting families of young children. “Young families need to be able... Read More.

All PA nursing homes expected to have 80 percent staff vaccinated

Friday, August 13 by wcednews

Mechanicsburg, PA - To help protect vulnerable residents, Department of Health Executive Deputy Secretary Keara Klinepeter set the expectation for all of Pennsylvania’s skilled nursing facilities (SNF), also referred to as nursing homes, to have at least 80 percent of staff vaccinated for COVID-19... Read More.

200 tons of drugs destroyed statewide in drug takeback program

Friday, August 13 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA – AG Shapiro announced that the Office of Attorney General, in collaboration with local police departments, has destroyed over 200 tons of drugs through its Drug Takeback Program. If you have medications that you're not using, don't let them fall into the wrong... Read More.

“Vaccine or test” requirement for state employees in health care, congregate care

Thursday, August 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that commonwealth employees in state health care facilities and high-risk congregate care facilities will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 7, 2021. Individuals who are not vaccinated will be required to undergo weekly... Read More.

PA State Police welcomes in 91 new state troopers

Tuesday, August 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced that 91 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 161st graduating cadet class. The ceremony at... Read More.

Wolf plans to expand Medicaid postpartum coverage for mothers

Tuesday, August 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf Administration joined leadership from the legislative Women’s Health Caucus, the Maternity Care Coalition, and the Pennsylvania Health Access Network to announce Pennsylvania’s intent to extend the postpartum coverage period for mothers eligible for Medicaid because of their pregnancy. This historic... Read More.

All counties in our area at substantial or high COVID-19 level

PA offers vaccine clinics at schools, voluntary classroom testing

Feds approve additional dose vaccine for immunocompromised people

PA lifts recommendation to cease feeding birds

PA receives $1.2 million federal grant for maternal, child health

All PA nursing homes expected to have 80 percent staff vaccinated

200 tons of drugs destroyed statewide in drug takeback program

“Vaccine or test” requirement for state employees in health care, congregate care

PA State Police welcomes in 91 new state troopers

Wolf plans to expand Medicaid postpartum coverage for mothers

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