State News

Gov. Wolf intends to nominate Alison Beam to Secretary of Health, replacing Dr. Levine

Saturday, January 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With Dr. Rachel Levine now moving to the Department of the Health of the federal level with the nomination from President Joe Biden, Governor Tom Wolf announced his intention to nominate Alison Beam to serve as Secretary of the Department of... Read More.

PA COVID-19 Update: 4,882 hospitalized, 889 in ICU, number appear to be decreasing

Friday, January 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that, as of Thursday, there were 5,664 additional positive cases of COVID-19. There are 4,882 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 889 patients are in the intensive care unit with COVID-19. Although these numbers still remain... Read More.

Licensed child-care workers in PA eligible for one-time $600 grant

Thursday, January 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Licensed child-care workers across Pennsylvania have the opportunity for one-time, $600 grant. The funds are available to child care providers licensed by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) through federal Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) quality dollars and remaining... Read More.

PA Attorney Gen, Auditor Gen, and Treasurer sworn into office

Thursday, January 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Although the main focus yesterday was the swearing in of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States, other officials at the state level were also sworn into office earlier in the week, Jan. 19. *** Harrisburg, PA – Stacy Garrity,... Read More.

PA expands vaccine eligibility, shares vaccine quiz and map, but supply still limited

Wednesday, January 20 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Pennsylvania is expanding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine in the initial phase of the rollout to include people age 65 and over as well as younger people with serious health conditions that put them at higher risk. State health officials made the... Read More.

Dr. Levine, Gov. Wolf make statement following Levine’s nomination by Biden

Wednesday, January 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine today released the following statement regarding her nomination to serve as Assistant Secretary of Health at the Department of Health and Human Services under the Biden Administration. “It has truly been an honor to... Read More.

Biden selects Dr. Rachel Levine to be US Assistant Secretary of Health

Tuesday, January 19 by wcednews

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the Senate. Levine is a pediatrician and former Pennsylvania physician... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 4,614 statewide in hospital, 945 in ICU

Tuesday, January 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., January 18, that there were 4,045 additional positive cases of COVID-19, in addition to 6,023 new cases reported Sunday, January 17 for a two-day total of 10,068 additional positive cases of COVID-19,... Read More.

Additional 1,000 PA National Guard members activated to support Washington D.C.

Monday, January 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania is doubling the number of National Guard members it’s sending to help secure Washington after the riot last week at the U.S. Capitol. Gov. Tom Wolf announced Friday he's sending about 1,000 more to help with the inauguration of Democrat... Read More.

PA State Senator Dave Arnold passed away Sunday; flags to fly at half-staff